Ask Horse Journal: 03/07

The day I received my February 2007 Horse Journal, I also received another magazine that had an article on the use of psyllium for prevention and the removal of sand…

Ask Horse Journal: 08/01

Psyllium For Sand Colic I purchased a horse from Calgary, Alberta, and had her shipped to south Florida. I noticed about four weeks after her arrival she began to have…

Increase Water Intake

…more. Instead, try psyllium. Psyllium is an inert fiber that won’t add calories and doesn’t require special mineral rebalancing. A horse on a hay-only winter diet gets plenty of insoluble…

Mixing Vaccine Brands

…The only way to know for sure if it’s safe for your horse is to have it tested. When it comes to laminitis, it’s foolish to take chances. Psyllium and…

Letters: 10/02

Richdel Responds I want to thank you for the informative articles you have for horse owners. In the August 2002 article about psyllium, I believe your comparison between powder and…

Dealing With Diarrhea

Psyllium, the supplement for sand colic, is also helpful with diarrhea and loose manure. For temporary relief, feed psyllium according to label instructions for five days at a time. It’s…

Diarrhea in Horses

…severe food sensitivity/allergy (after the cause has been removed, of course) and the recovery stages from bacterial infections. Last but not least we have psyllium husk fiber. Most people think…

Joint Nutraceuticals for Horses

…where they want that done. Feeding Psyllium My horses won’t eat dry psyllium husk. They don’t like pelleted psyllium either. Any suggestions’ Horse Journal Response If you add hot water…

Ask Horse Journal: 02/05

…would suggest you start him on plain whole oats, 1 to 2 lbs. total per feeding. To this, add 1.5 to 2 oz. (by weight) per meal of psyllium husk…

Ask Horse Journal: 09/03

…try Absorbine’s Miracle Groom (www.absorbine.com 800-628-9653), which is our favorite dry shampoo/spot-remover product. ———- Psyllium Or Beet Pulp My 21-year-old Quarter Horse has a problem with diarrhea if I don’t…