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Post by racaille on Sept 12, 2012 8:59:27 GMT
After a warning about the prevalence of sand colic round here this summer (so dry) I did the test for Paco and am glad to say he looks fine (sand colic is usually a killer here). However, when tipping the water/poo mix away I managed to get it all over me  But for those of you who feed from the ground on dry sandy soil, it's worth testing so I pass on this reminder! And has anyone ever used a branded purge? |
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Post by zara on Sept 12, 2012 11:20:04 GMT
Sand colic must be a real worry for you; thankfully its not an issue for us with all the mud!
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Post by brigadier on Sept 12, 2012 13:45:17 GMT
We have pockets of sandy soil here Rac so I check every so often, one of Sams looked a bit dubious so I repeated it and it was clear but I havent ever used a purge, not sure there is a branded one over here TBH, I think if I did find sand in the bottom of the bucket I would ask the vet for advice.
Will watch your thread with interest to see what others have come across.
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Post by racaille on Sept 13, 2012 9:20:40 GMT
My rando group (from whom the warning came) recommend Sand Clear as a purge ad Sand Guard as a preventative. But apparently generic psyllium husks is cheaper as a regular dose. Dunno whether it's worth going down that road or not?
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Post by zara on Sept 13, 2012 9:26:08 GMT
I've never had to check for sand; how exactly do you test? Is it as simple as diluting poo in a bucket and looking for sand at the bottom? If so I think I will check mine just in case.
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Post by racaille on Sept 13, 2012 9:28:32 GMT
Yeah, that's it, although I did the check in a large clear plastic bottle (top cut off) as it was easier to see the sand. I did a get lot of green gunk at the bottom which had me in a flap but on closer inspection it was just 'heavy' grass bits.
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Post by scattymare on Sept 17, 2012 16:41:38 GMT
I feed psyllium husks (the key ingredient of Sand Out and Sand Guard) to all of mine every two monthly. It's not proven to work but is thought to. I buy it from natural horse supplies online - far cheaper than the 'brands' though picky eaters may struggle - even Eddies not keen and it does go horribly gloopy!
We are on extremely sandy soil and it was possible that it was the cause of Sancys and Eddies colic (can't be sure but it's one of many possibilities) so I' willing to try anything!
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