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Amanda
Nov 12, 2006 - 12:39PM
Horses likes milk bones

I just got a new horse and the people i got it from told me he likes milk bones. But they are for dogs and i didn't know if it was good for them or not.he eats them like candy. I am only 14 so i don't know much about horses so i figured someone a little more experienced could give me a little advice. I really love my horses and it love me and his milk bones. the only thing about the milk bone thing is does/will it make him sick or something? Will if u know anything about my problem i would appreciate if you would help me. Thanx Amanda

Where are you from? kentucky

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Nov 12th, 2006 - 12:39 PM
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Deda
Nov 12, 2006 - 11:13PM
Re: Horses likes milk bones

Hello I dont post at all but had to on this one,I would not feed milk bones to a horse,try changeing his snack to apples or carrots,but dont feed him alot of them.Yes the milk bones could make him sick.Have fun with your horse.

Where are you from? oklahoma

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Nov 12th, 2006 - 11:13 PM
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Dr. Getty
Nov 13, 2006 - 12:27PM
Re: Horses likes milk bones

Hello Amanda,

Deda is right -- do not feed milk bones to your horse. They are high in starch and will not be at all beneficial to his health.

A couple of carrots or an apple a day are fine. Alfalfa cubes (broken into small pieces, please) are also good. If your horse is overweight, however, avoid the carrots and apples since they are too high in sugar.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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Nov 13th, 2006 - 12:27 PM
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Amanda
Nov 13, 2006 - 9:10PM
Re: Horses likes milk bones

Ok i won't feed it to him he really likes then but if it is bad for him then i will quit. Are sugar cubes ok? he likes them to but i don't know if they are good for him eather. thanx for the advice.

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Nov 13th, 2006 - 9:10 PM
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Dr. Getty
Nov 15, 2006 - 9:43PM
Re: Horses likes milk bones

Hi Amanda,

If your horse is young, of a good weight, and gets plenty of exercise, an occasional sugar cube is not going to be a problem. However, "occasional" means once in a while, not every day, and certainly not more than one or two cubes.

Sugar is not a nutritious treat, so while a small amount won't hurt most horses, it is not especially healthful.

All the best,

Dr. Getty :)

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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