Optimize Digestion & Gut Health
Stress, feed, and environment are just a few of the factors that can affect a horse's gastric health. For a successful intervention, it is important to identify the cause. We recommend all horse owners seek contact with a primary veterinarian who gets to know the people, animals, stable environment, and routines. Many times, problems can be corrected in consultation before they even arise. The vast majority of gastrointestinal disorders are feed-related. Therefore, always begin by reviewing your feed ration and feeding routines when problems occur. One should be particularly careful with the hygienic quality of the feed.
If you have a horse with watery, loose, and/or alternating loose and firm droppings, this may be due to sand accumulation, and the risk of colic increases many times over. Consult with your veterinarian.
Transport to and from training and competition, combined with stress and performance demands, places great strain on the animals and can lead to an upset stomach. Similar problems can arise during changes in feed or environment. Horses are creatures of habit, and even small changes can create anxiety. In competition situations, it is not uncommon for horses to get stressed and develop loose stools. This sometimes resolves spontaneously when the horse returns to its "normal" existence, but sometimes the resulting imbalance persists.
There are many reasons why horses develop stomach issues, and the importance of cooperating and consulting with "your" veterinarian cannot be overemphasized. In our range, we have feed supplements that can be useful for various types of gastric and intestinal problems.