Stomach & Intestines Supplements: Gentle Help for Equine Digestion

Stomach & Intestine Supplements: Balance for Horse Digestion

The horse's digestive tract is a highly sensitive system. Stress, feed changes, medication, or too little roughage quickly throw the balance off. The consequences are often free fecal water, diarrhea, flatulence, colic, or painful gastric ulcers. With targeted supplements for the stomach and intestines, you can bring your horse's digestion back into its natural balance. Proven active ingredients such as brewer's yeast, live yeast (probiotics), linseed, and toxin-binding kieselguhr rehabilitate the intestinal flora, buffer excess stomach acid, and lay a protective film over the irritated intestinal lining. This ensures your horse can optimally absorb nutrients again and permanently regains its well-being.

Protection for the Sensitive Gastric Mucosa

Unlike humans, a horse's stomach produces stomach acid continuously – even when the horse is not eating. If too little roughage is available, the acid attacks the unprotected stomach wall. Supplements containing pectins (e.g., from apple pomace), psyllium husks, or processed linseed form valuable mucilage. These line the stomach, protect against irritation, and support the healing of existing lesions.

Effectively Stopping Fecal Water and Diarrhea

Free fecal water is a tiresome topic for many horse owners. The cause is often a disturbed hindgut flora or toxin-laden hay. Pre- and probiotic additives (like live yeast) promote good intestinal bacteria and suppress harmful germs. Substances like bentonite or kieselguhr also bind excess water and toxins in the intestine, thus ensuring well-formed horse droppings again.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I feed gastrointestinal herbs?
Herbal mixtures containing chamomile, fennel, anise, and peppermint have a strong antispasmodic and calming effect. They are excellent for weather-related flatulence, preventing mild colic tendencies, or as a calming cure during stress (e.g., changing stables or transport).

How does live yeast work in the horse's intestine?
Live yeast (probiotics) survives the passage through the stomach and actively reaches the large intestine. There it breaks down lactic acid, stabilizes the pH value, and creates an ideal environment for fiber-splitting microbes. This massively improves crude fiber digestion and helps with nutrient deficiency, gas, and fecal water.

Can I give linseed oil or linseed for stomach problems?
Yes, linseed is actually one of the best home remedies! When boiled or hydrothermally processed, linseed releases valuable mucilage that soothes the stomach. Linseed oil also provides anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids, but it does not contain the protective mucilage of the whole seed.