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Yes bread can cause colic, especially if it is fed in large quantities or if nothing else is being fed to the horse. Bread had hardly any nutritional value and it is difficult for the horses to digest. If you are looking to give your horse a treat, stick to apples, carrots, and treats marketed especially for horses.

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Does bread give dogs worms?

Human food is not very healthy for any dog. It's fine every once in awhile but do not give them human food like chocolate, raw meat or meat bones. Try to stick to one healthy dog food.


Is bread good for horses?

Bread is fine to feed SOME horses. At my barn where my two horses live they hay quality is pretty bad. All the horses get hay stretch to supplement the bad quality hay but they also get bread. We don't feed any other grains. All the seven horses sometimes get up to 2 full loaves of bread in a day. That most often includes multi-grain bread and bagels(with raisins!). Still, I wouldn't feed bread EVERY day as it is high in starch. You should NOT feed bread to horses that are prone to laminitis or that have foundered. I would also never feed bread to an overweight horse. I wouldn't feed any horse bread as the sole ration BUT if the horse had no teeth it would be great as an additive to soaked grains. Like anything you feed your horse(carrots, apples, grain etc), you need to give them time to get used to it. You wouldn't dump a huge can of sweet feed into their bin out of nowhere so don't do this with bread either. Work them up from once slice to a whole loaf. Never feed a large amount if your horse has been off bread for more than a couple days. The sudden change could cause colic as with ANY normal grain or apple. To get specifics/nutritional information there are some university studies on feeding bread to horses that can be easily found through internet search. They have concluded that bread is safe. Just know that if you are not careful, it can cause problems, again, as with anything you feed your horse. Lastly, if your horse already has a balanced diet and is doing fine on his high quality hay and grain, don't add bread as a part of his diet. Feed it only as a treat. Four or five slices or a few bagels is fine a couple times a week if your horse is being ridden. Donuts are not considered bread here. Don't feed donuts to your horse!


Can sugar cubes give horses worms?

no. worms are parasites that come from the grass and larvae and eggs that horses ingest. they grow in the stomach and intestines and are passed in the feces and then are reingested as the horse eats more grass. sugar is bad for horses for the same reason it is bad for people.


Are pomegranates okay for horses to eat?

Yes, pomegranates are safe for horses to eat in moderation. They can be a tasty treat for horses and provide some nutritional benefits. Make sure to remove any seeds before feeding to prevent choking hazards.


What should i feed a goldfish if i don't have fish food?

If you don't have fish food, you can feed a goldfish boiled vegetables like peas or zucchini, or small amounts of cooked rice. Avoid feeding them bread or other processed foods as they may not provide the necessary nutrients for your goldfish's health. It's important to get proper fish food as soon as possible for a balanced diet.

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Does eating to much bread give you worms?

No, unless the bread is unclean or has mold.


Does bread give dogs worms?

Human food is not very healthy for any dog. It's fine every once in awhile but do not give them human food like chocolate, raw meat or meat bones. Try to stick to one healthy dog food.


Is feeding horses corn safe?

it is fine to give corn to horses. they love it as a nice treat


How do you get horses in yogbox?

you can get horses by feeding them apples and taming them,it will give you a name choice for your new horse and then you have a new horse!


Can feeding horses sugary feeds or treats give them cavities in their teeth?

Yes, this is possible.


How often do you give water to your horse?

I give my horses water every morning, afternoon, and night. Same with feeding them.


Can hores give humans worms?

The common intestinal parasites carried by horses are not transmissible to humans.


What is the hedgehog's prey?

meal worms, there omnivores but prefer insectivores


Will feeding your cattle sweet feed for horses harm them?

Not if you're careful about how much you give them. If you feed it in moderation, no it won't harm them.


Is bread good for horses?

Bread is fine to feed SOME horses. At my barn where my two horses live they hay quality is pretty bad. All the horses get hay stretch to supplement the bad quality hay but they also get bread. We don't feed any other grains. All the seven horses sometimes get up to 2 full loaves of bread in a day. That most often includes multi-grain bread and bagels(with raisins!). Still, I wouldn't feed bread EVERY day as it is high in starch. You should NOT feed bread to horses that are prone to laminitis or that have foundered. I would also never feed bread to an overweight horse. I wouldn't feed any horse bread as the sole ration BUT if the horse had no teeth it would be great as an additive to soaked grains. Like anything you feed your horse(carrots, apples, grain etc), you need to give them time to get used to it. You wouldn't dump a huge can of sweet feed into their bin out of nowhere so don't do this with bread either. Work them up from once slice to a whole loaf. Never feed a large amount if your horse has been off bread for more than a couple days. The sudden change could cause colic as with ANY normal grain or apple. To get specifics/nutritional information there are some university studies on feeding bread to horses that can be easily found through internet search. They have concluded that bread is safe. Just know that if you are not careful, it can cause problems, again, as with anything you feed your horse. Lastly, if your horse already has a balanced diet and is doing fine on his high quality hay and grain, don't add bread as a part of his diet. Feed it only as a treat. Four or five slices or a few bagels is fine a couple times a week if your horse is being ridden. Donuts are not considered bread here. Don't feed donuts to your horse!


How do birds get energy from feeding on caterpillars and worms?

worms and caterpillars get their energy from eating plants (leafs or other fruits and veggies). This is because plants get their energy from the sun. So, when worms and caterpillars eat this they also get energy.


Can sugar cubes give horses worms?

no. worms are parasites that come from the grass and larvae and eggs that horses ingest. they grow in the stomach and intestines and are passed in the feces and then are reingested as the horse eats more grass. sugar is bad for horses for the same reason it is bad for people.