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Discussion on Sand colic prevention "after the fact."
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Posted on Wednesday, Sep 27, 2000 - 12:15 pm:
Hello Dr. O. et al. Upon returning from vacation yesterday, I found (much to my horror) that the person I hired as horse sitter disregarded my instructions and fed my horses their hay in the sand lot. Sooooo....for two weeks my horses have been having a generous helping of sand along with breakfast and dinner.
I know how to test for sand in the gut (fecal balls, water + rubber glove or ziplock baggy), but I don't know at what point, or amount of sand, I should forget about oral psyllium and have them tubed before they actually demonstrate an impaction.
I'd appreciate any advice you can offer. Thanks in advance.
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Posted on Thursday, Sep 28, 2000 - 7:36 am:
Hello Eve,
Your questions about treatment are dealt with in the article. Study it and see if it leaves you with any questions.
DrO
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Posted on Thursday, Sep 28, 2000 - 12:38 pm:
Thanks, Dr. O. I should have read the article first, but I guess I'm still jetlagged. Anyhow, my first home fecal test showed no sand in any horse. Seems strange that they wouldn't have any under the circumstances. Maybe I should tune up my test procedures. However, in case I AM doing the test properly, is there any significance, good or bad, in not finding any sand? With the exception of the sand lot, our soil is clay (So pure that potters come digging!). In your opinion, what would be a reasonable period to continue testing for sand from this episode? Thanks.
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Posted on Thursday, Sep 28, 2000 - 6:49 pm:
Yes I think it is a good sign and you might check it for about a week.
DrO
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