Add 2-4 oz of loose livestock salt to your
horse’s daily diet. Sodium chloride is critical for regulating
body fluids and conducting the electrical impulses in nerves and
muscles.
Provide plenty of fresh clean water. Keep
it at a constant temperature. Horses prefer water around 40-45°
F and by increasing water consumption, could minimize the risk
of impaction colic.
Hay should be the primary portion of the
diet. This is the true internal heat builder for your horse, not
the additions of various grains or pellets. Don’t wait for
sub-zero weather to provide hay.
Sunflower seeds are a great snack for your
horse. Introduce them slowly. A handful is a maximum amount
per day they should receive. They provide many vitamins, are
high in fat, fiber, and protein. So share when you visit the
barn!
Home
|
About Us |
Client Pages
|
Emergencies |
Equine Parasites |
Map |
Meet the Doctors |
PreventiCare
Newsletter |
West
Nile
Staff@sapulpavet.com
Winter Tips From Sapulpa
Veterinary Hospital