Dental Care, Forage, and Supplements
As horses grow into their senior years, they often have a hard time maintaining their weight.
Here are number of ways to help your older horses gain back any weight they have lost and prevent additional weight loss in the future.
Your veterinarian will be able to tell you if there are any dental issues affecting your horse’s eating habits. If there are any issues that can be remedied, be sure to have them fixed as soon as possible.
Older horses can experience a decline in their ability to digest foods properly. It is a natural part of the aging process. As horses begin to move and exercise less as they age, their digestive systems can suffer.
You should always have your horse checked for liver and kidney disorders before adding any higher fat foods to your horse’s diet. It never hurts to consult your vet before changing your horse’s diet as well.
For many horses with dental problems, using chopped hay or other forage can be the solution you need. Providing a chopped forage helps lessen the amount of chewing needed when eating.