can I give my horse TUMS if he has a stomach ache? If so how many? Please only answer this if you are serious :)
TUMS are little chewable tablets for stomach aches. ( for those who dont know)
2007-01-11 10:23:09 · 18 answers · asked by <3 6 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Tummy ache? That could be a sign of gas colic. Now, what I'm about to tell you, you are going to think I'm crazy. But please bear with me. The vet I learned this trick from is one of the best in the U.S. Have you heard of Barbaro? The horse who won the Kentucky Derby? If you have, you know he had surgery because of his terrible leg injury in the Preakness. Well, my Vet used to work with the Vet who performed Barbaro's surgery. So, he knows what he's talking about. This trick doesn't work for intestinal colic, but it works wonders for minor gas colic. My horse gorged himself on hay, had a small case of gas colic, and this really worked. So here it is: Pour a bottle of Worcestershire sauce down his throat (if it is gas colic). I know, it sounds insane, but when your horse is gas colicing, anything is worth a try. Even it you aren't sure it's gas colic, the Worcestershire WILL NOT hurt your horse. I've seen this trick done many times on horses, and it DOES work. I hope this helps! :)
Give him a kiss for me! :)
2007-01-12 06:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by Randy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk Of Magnesia For Horses
2017-01-11 19:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tums are for when the acid level is off in the stomache.
You can give horses tums and it won't cause any serious damage, but it will do more bad than good. Antiacids aren't good for you (and horses). They mess with the Ph balance in your body.
If you feel your horse needs tums, give him about two or three. More won't hurt him. Do whatever you feel comfortable with. Listen to your gut instincts, they're right at least 80% of the time.
2007-01-11 11:53:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
IF your horse is showing signs of stomach issues (or colic) you can try some peptobismol. I had a shetland that had stomach issues and our vet recomended this. We used to use this on the farm all the time. Will be easier to feed because it is minty and horses tend to love the taste of mints. Tums would be rather hard to feed. Try about 1/4 bottle of pepto to start. If it's a colic issue try to get some linseed oil into them to hopefully loosen the stool.
Good luck!
2007-01-11 11:17:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok first of all, what are your horses symptoms? I would not give your horse TUMS, because you don't know how they will react in the horses stomach. It may be starting to colic, and if that is the case, you will want to get him checked out by a vet asap, because it can be fatal.
2007-01-11 10:47:04 · answer #5 · answered by Punk Rock Cowgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he shows signs of colic, I'd give banamine. I've also used pepto-bismol for when my horse was on a long course of bute (bute gave diarrhea and pepto fixed it), used milk of magnesia, and also gas-x, but never tums. Horses don't ususally get a stomach ache (acid reflux type which tums helps) it's usually intentinal.
2007-01-12 16:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by Carson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think your horse would benefit from TUMS. Tums are an antacid, and, as it turns out, the body needs acid in order to make any use of calcium, so tums are not a good source of calcium. In addition, they likely contain sweetener, which is not good for you or your horse. If your horse is colicking, you need to take more serious measures than feeding him TUMS. What are the symptoms? Is he sweating and looking at his belly? Is he rolling incessantly? Is he kicking at his belly, and pawing, off feed and or water? when is the last time he passed manure? CAN YOU HEAR GUT SOUNDS?
2007-01-11 10:38:08 · answer #7 · answered by JouLe 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've heard testimonies for feeding alfalfa pellets and baking soda, and using Rolaids or Tums for treats and rewards. I've also had people tell me to keep Pepto Bismol and Milk of Magnesia on hand for those times when he's looking a little "crampy" - not colicing, but not comfortable.
2007-01-11 11:13:07 · answer #8 · answered by nicpiperloe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use pepto bismal when they have belly aches and keep them moving. We use a syringe and stick it in their mouth so they have to take it. I've never tried tums though.
2007-01-11 10:57:41 · answer #9 · answered by berningme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, first of all you wouldn't know if he had an acidic stomach.. ?
Horse digestive systems are way different to yours and mine, if he's not eating he could be showing early signs of colic, CALL THE VET.
2007-01-11 10:44:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋