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Hi. My boy Jack has slowly stared to poop and piss less... in the morning it takes maybe 2-2 1/2 manure buckets to get his stall cleaned. Yesterday it was 1 bucket this morning it was half a bucket... same thing with my other gelding, Magic. They are both eating their grain and hay and drinking their water. Slower that normal but drinking. Is it because it’s getting colder?? The photo is from this morning in Jack’s stall ... magic’s is the same. With a little more.
Updated On November 17th, 2017
Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | neutered
Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM 105
Veterinarian
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Yes it is probably because it's getting colder. Horses will typically drink less water which slows down their gastrointestinal tract. This may be OK but it could also indicate they are on their way to getting an impaction colic. This is the most common type of colic vets see in the winter. I suggest you make sure they have a salt lick available at all times and that you give them an electrolyte supplement that will encourage them to drink more water. Also, you should try to increase their exercise. Here is a link to an article about this issue that may help you: http://www.succeed-equine.com/succeed-blog/2013/01/22/four-factors-that-increase-the-risk-of-impaction-colic-in-winter/ Hope this helps. If you have more questions feel free to ask again.
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