Can Horses Eat Candy Canes?

Horses love to eat treats, that's a given, but many of them especially love to eat sugary sweet treats. With candy canes in abundance during the holidays, have you wondered if they are safe for horses?

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Candy Canes are not considered a healthy treat and special precautions should be taken with horses that suffer from certain illnesses. Candy Canes are not safe for all horses.

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Red and White Candy Canes are considered safe treat options for horses, although they are not necessarily healthy ones.

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Are Red and White Candy Canes Safe for Horses?

Are Red and White Candy Canes Safe for Horses?

Like Red and White Candy Canes, Multi-Colored Candy Canes are safe for horses to eat.

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Are Multi-colored Candy Canes Safe for Horses?

Are Multi-colored Candy Canes Safe for Horses?

Just like Candy Canes, Peppermints do not contain any ingredients that are thought to be toxic to horses.

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Can Horses Eat Peppermints?

Can Horses Eat Peppermints?