jayne
Well-Known Member
I am coming to you with a summary of my horse's problem and the steps I have taken thus far to see if you can identify any other routes I should be pursuing to resolve this problem.
My 17 year old mare, Sweet Madeline (Maddie) has had on and off chronic diarrhea since I have acquired her in 2000. She does not have cow patties, but rather normally formed poops that exit with quite a bit of green water. Her farts are watery too. She does not drink an unusual amount of water. She has a salt/mineral block that I do not see her use excessively. She is drylotted. Her weight is good and holding steady, she is hydrated, capillary refill is fine, teeth were done in late February, eats well, no temperature.
Here is what I have done thus far:
-Had the vet run a fecal which came out clear.
-Asked the vet for advice and he said that some of his clients just have runny poopies. Ugh.
-Over time, with the proper transition period, tried each of the following straight hays: timothy, orchard and alfalfa. I also had her on a "local" hay that could have just about anything in it and the condition was the same no matter what hay she was on.
-Given repeated courses of Sand Clear without any change.
-Given soaked beet pulp to help with hind gut absorption.
Things I think I should probably try:
-probiotics?
-worm for tapes?
I sure appreciate your help in scrutinizing this case. She is the sweetest mare ever and I sure would like her not to have a dirty butt and tail all the time. Thanks in advance for your help.
Jayne
My 17 year old mare, Sweet Madeline (Maddie) has had on and off chronic diarrhea since I have acquired her in 2000. She does not have cow patties, but rather normally formed poops that exit with quite a bit of green water. Her farts are watery too. She does not drink an unusual amount of water. She has a salt/mineral block that I do not see her use excessively. She is drylotted. Her weight is good and holding steady, she is hydrated, capillary refill is fine, teeth were done in late February, eats well, no temperature.
Here is what I have done thus far:
-Had the vet run a fecal which came out clear.
-Asked the vet for advice and he said that some of his clients just have runny poopies. Ugh.
-Over time, with the proper transition period, tried each of the following straight hays: timothy, orchard and alfalfa. I also had her on a "local" hay that could have just about anything in it and the condition was the same no matter what hay she was on.
-Given repeated courses of Sand Clear without any change.
-Given soaked beet pulp to help with hind gut absorption.
Things I think I should probably try:
-probiotics?
-worm for tapes?
I sure appreciate your help in scrutinizing this case. She is the sweetest mare ever and I sure would like her not to have a dirty butt and tail all the time. Thanks in advance for your help.
Jayne