Diarrhea

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The horse’s large intestine absorbs large volumes of fluid from the bowel. Any circumstance that upsets normal intestinal flora of the large colon can create a chain of events leading to intestinal fluid losses. Inflammation of the small or large intestine also might generate copious secretions of fluid into the bowel in excess of what can be reabsorbed.

Mild cases of soft stools are not necessarily cause for alarm, because some fluid loss can be replenished through water and food consumption. In about 60% of adult horse diarrhea cases, the originating cause isn’t identified.

This free report provides you with an overview of the cause and risks of diarrhea. Because diarrhea can range from mild to serious, consult your veterinarian immediately upon recognition of a problem.

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Nancy S. Loving, DVM, owns Loving Equine Clinic in Boulder, Colorado, and has a special interest in managing the care of sport horses. Her book, All Horse Systems Go, is a comprehensive veterinary care and conditioning resource in full color that covers all facets of horse care. She has also authored the books Go the Distance as a resource for endurance horse owners, Conformation and Performance, and First Aid for Horse and Rider in addition to many veterinary articles for both horse owner and professional audiences.

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