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No apples cant replace horses hay. Apples should be given as a treat. They dont have enough nutrients in them. Hay is pretty much special kinds of dried grasses(alfalfa, timothy, etc.) and is required if you want a healthy horse. Do some research on the internet to find out where you can get hay, and how much to feed your horse every day.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoOne ore two, no, but in horses too many or much of one thing can cause colic.
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∙ 14y agothey can have a few but too much can make them sick and give diarrhia
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∙ 14y agoYes. Many horse owners feed their horses apples, as it helps keep their teeth clean.
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Can green apples make horses sick?
Many green apples are bad for horses because they have alot of acid and are gassy, which could make them sick. Apples could also cause colic. Preferably, give your horse snacks like carrots and hay or if you are going to feed them apples, opt for Red Declicious.
Signs of horse belly ache?
the horse might colic
Can you use gas x for horses with gas colic?
I would advise you to see your local vet if your horse has colic because 90% of horses that get colic die from it. Ex my horse had colic but you should have your horse on a lead walking around and don't let it lay down, If your horse rolls over than its intestines will get even worse and not even your vet can help.
How do you treat colic in horses?
Colic is in laymans terms a stomach ache. But that is bad for horses as they can not throw up. It can be a life threatening condition. The pain can be severe and a horse will roll to relieve it, this can cause the intestines to curl or twist or roll up on themselves causing portions of the intestines to die. There are all kinds of causes and all kinds of types of colic. It is the #1 killer of horses. Not all colic can kill a horse, some horses have cronic colic and live good lives. If you know what to look for and catch it quick enough, the horse can get over it well. The most common type of colic is when the horses's intestines twist, this can be treated by medicine or surgery, but colic is still deadly. if you mean signs, the horse will lay down and try to roll - try not to let them do this - the horse could die from that, because the stomach might twist and it is fatal
Is it Spasmotic or Impaction colic when your horse refuses food and water and paws the ground and wants to lay down?
that is the symptoms of colic. if a horse is having those symptons, you need to call a vet right away. its impaction colic
Can a miniature horse eat too many apples?
any horse can eat too many apples small or large if they do they will get really sick or they will get colic
How does drinking cold water cause colic in a horse?
DRINKING COLD WATER DOES NOT CAUSE COLIC after excersize or if a horse is very hot drinking cold water straight away causes colic! sorry aabout the caps lock
Can green apples make horses sick?
Many green apples are bad for horses because they have alot of acid and are gassy, which could make them sick. Apples could also cause colic. Preferably, give your horse snacks like carrots and hay or if you are going to feed them apples, opt for Red Declicious.
What would happen if a horse ate just apples?
The horse would not get all of the nutrients that they need to survive. They would probably colic. It would not be healthy for them, and they would die.
What is the most common cause of colic?
I believe of the cases of colic that a cause has been found internal parasites are the leading reason. As easy as it is to deworm your horse I find it somewhat shocking that so many horses get parasite- caused colic.
Does feeding a horse too much hay in the stable cause colic?
Too much hay is usually not an issue if the hay is not alfalfa. Timothy and other grass hay will not normally cause colic. What may cause colic in horses is a quick change in the type of hay. If a horse is accustomed to one type of hay a quick switch to another may cause colic. It is best to switch to a new type gradually over several days.
What if your horses have been eating crab apples is this ok?
While a crab apple may not hurt your horse, too many crab apples can cause a horse to colic and/or founder. These are serious health problems, colic being the number one reason for emergency veterinary visits and one of the leading causes of equine death in the US. If your horse is pastured with a crab apple tree, the best thing to do if the horse can't be removed from the area is to pick all the apples so the horse no longer has access to them.
Can horses have an allergic reaction to apples?
Would you believe one per day will keep the horse doctor away? -but seriously- I don't have a horse but through the years ALL the horses I've given an apple to seemed to enjoy them enormously. I wouldn't give a horse A LOT of apples all at once, though.
What foods cause horses to get colic?
ANSWER #1: Some poisonous plants to horses like yew, Ragwort, deadly nightshade, anything that they shouldn't eat. ANSWER #2: Colic is caused by dozens of different things. Too much of any feed can cause colic. Feeds/grains that are too rich can cause colic. Simply changing the type of horse feed too suddenly can cause colic. (Always change feeds gradually - over a period of 1 1/2 to 2 weeks). Too much lush green grass can also cause colic. Other causes of colic are: the horse not having enough water, especially after feeding; a hot horse drinking cold water; as well as diseases of the internal organs.
What to do if your horse on howrsecom develops colic?
To cure colic, you need to give your horse antispasmodic medicine which can be bought from the shop. If your horse is under or overweight, it will be at greater risk of colic.
Can gum nuts cause colic?
Almost anything can cause colic so go with the rule that what you don't know can hurt you. Nuts are not a natural food for a horse so I wouldn't advise to feed it to them.
When a horse colics and the intestines twist can a horse have a bowel?
Colic is the condition horses have when they have any form of digestive system pain, therefore whenever the intestines are twisted this will cause pain and so will always be referred to as colic. But there are many types of colic and not all involve twisting of the intestines.
