Why is my horse's poop liquid, green, and watery? Is it diarrhea?

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My horse Betsy has weird poops. They are not like solid poops, they are liquid green poops. She is old. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Female | unspayed | 9 years and 7 months old | 1123 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Sorry to hear that Betsy is having this issue. At 9 years old she is not old. Horses can live to be 30 years old!! She is a youngster! I suggest you get your vet out to check her. One of the most common reasons for diarrhea in a horse is intestinal parasites. She may need deworming. Other possibilities are: 1. bacterial colitis 2. stress 3. diet change 4. Potomac horse fever 5. toxicity 6. excessive sand build-up in the GI tract 7. enteroliths Don't leave diarrhea un-treated for too long - this can make horses dehydrated and that will cause more issues. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Why is my horse's poop liquid, green, and watery? Is it diarrhea?

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