What is the best way to start feeding starved horses? What do you recommend?
Answer Research has shown that improperly feeding starved horses can be life threatening to the animal, so it is important that rescue groups know the safest way to return them to health. Dr. Carolyn Stull from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, found that the best way to put weight on emaciated horses without causing “re-feeding syndrome” was to feed them high quality alfalfa hay in small amounts frequently. Because this diet is high in protein, it is important to have a veterinarian draw blood to check liver and kidney function first. For more details on this specific program visit www.completerider.com/nutrition.htm. Back to top Question Is it ok to feed a skinny horse some carrots and apples and maybe some hay from the pet store? Answer Normal instinct tells one to feed a skinny horse when you see it every day. However we suggest that you don’t give in to the temptation for a number of reasons. Horses can colic (have abdominal pain) very easily from
