Diarrhea in horses is a symptom, not a diagnosis. It can develop when the intestine is inflamed, normal digestion is disrupted, or water is no longer absorbed and retained in the usual way. A horse passing softer manure after a feeding change presents a different situation from one producing repeated watery diarrhea, refusing feed, or becoming weak. Formed manure with a separate stream of fecal water is different again. The important questions are: What has changed in the man

A horse that coughs once beside a dusty hay net presents a different situation from one that coughs through a ride, develops a fever after travelling, or suddenly has feed coming from its nose. The symptom may sound similar. The cause and urgency can be very different. Coughing in horses is a sign, not a diagnosis. It can occur with airway irritation, equine asthma, infections, pneumonia, swallowing problems, and less common conditions. Understanding the pattern helps you rec