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My senior horse is underweight. What feed helps him gain weight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | neutered | 900 lbs

I have a 12 year old horse that needs to gain weight. What grain or feed should I feed him?

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Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 9th, 2017

Some brands you may wish to try are Triple crown Senior, or Purina Amplify, or Purina Impact senior. Senior diets have more calories and fats than general feeds. You may also wish to supplement with soaked sugar beet. Check for spoilage (mold) in the hay or haylage

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