Diarrhea associated with sand in the gastrointestinal tract of horses

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1988 Dec 1;193(11):1409-12.

Abstract

Four horses with diarrhea had radiographic evidence of large quantities of sand in the gastrointestinal tract. Initially, none of the horses had sufficient fecal sand quantity to suggest sand enteropathy. Diarrhea resolved in all horses within 2 days of oral administration of psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid. Historically, all 4 horses had lost weight or had difficulty maintaining weight. After treatment was administered, the horses either gained weight or were easier to maintain in good condition.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Animals
  • Diarrhea / diagnostic imaging
  • Diarrhea / etiology
  • Diarrhea / therapy
  • Diarrhea / veterinary*
  • Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Horse Diseases / etiology*
  • Horse Diseases / therapy
  • Horses
  • Psyllium / administration & dosage
  • Psyllium / therapeutic use*
  • Radiography
  • Soil*
  • Weight Loss

Substances

  • Soil
  • Psyllium