What to Do When Colic Strikes
…southeast. Supplements are available that are said to help minimize the risk, including psyllium—a plant-derived dietary fiber used to promote regularity in bowel movement and touted recently for its ability…
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Equine Colic Update
…an area with sandy soil, consider feeding a psyllium supplement. Psyllium turns into a gel when wet and may help move sand through the gut. Arrange a dental checkup. If…
Maybe It`s A Chronic “Stomachache”
…choke, consider adding a lubricating agent to replace the mucin that saliva provides. Psyllium is our choice here for both price and mucilage content. Herb N Horse and Uckele both…
Flaxseed To The Rescue
…is a rich source of fiber, especially of soluble fiber, the type that forms a thick gel when exposed to water (like psyllium). It is particularly helpful in preventing impaction…
Horse & Rider’s 2001 Articles Index
…File, May, pg. 44 Sand colic/psyllium, Horse Care, Sept., pg. 52 Conditioning Starting a conditioning program, Horse Care, April, pg. 80 Event-specific conditioning, Horse Care, May, pg. 74 Reconditioning, Horse…
Winter Feed Adjustments
…feed to help guarantee he drinks enough water to avoid constipation problems. If he has a history of this, or the salt isn’t enough, consider psyllium (see August 2002). Also…
Last-Minute Preps For The Expectant Mare
…feed and are prone to constipation, so add one ounce (2 tbls.) of salt to her daily feed to encourage drinking. If she still has trouble, consider using psyllium (August…
Finicky Eater Has Terrible Hooves
…feeding the wheat bran to encourage normal intestinal evacuation,you might consider psyllium instead. It does a better job and you don’t have to worry about balancing the mineral profile. If…
Ask Horse Journal:11/03
…cheap, but is something that would be a little easier and not too expensive’ I also feed them wheat bran and psyllium twice a week. My mare had colic surgery,…
Help For The Skinny Horse
…also naturally mineral balanced for major minerals. We also find the regular use of 1.5 to 2 oz. of psyllium (3 to 4 oz. if you’re using a volume scoop)…