Free Fecal Water Syndrome Explained
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
August 17, 2026
Find out what causes watery feces in horses and whether you should be concerned.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Find out what causes watery feces in horses and whether you should be concerned.
Hindgut issues in horses can be subtle at first but could lead to colic, diarrhea, weight loss, laminitis, and swelling as the condition worsens.
Arthritis-related lameness can range from subtle slowing to obvious limping. Veterinary evaluation helps guide management to keep horses comfortable.
Changes in management and education can transform how horses experience short-term separation. Read more in the Summer 2026 issue of The Horse.
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A horse’s topline can reveal clues about his overall health. Learn what causes topline loss and how to help your horse rebuild muscle.
Pain in senior horses often develops gradually, so owners might mistake subtle changes for normal aging. Learn to recognize the signs before they become more serious.
Not all equine glandular gastric ulcers heal with medication. Learn when chronic lesions need ongoing management or surgical removal.
Preparing ahead of time and acting promptly when an outbreak occurs can help limit the spread of infectious disease in horses. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2026 issue.
Researchers are using CT scans and machine learning to identify bone changes that could help predict and prevent catastrophic injuries in racehorses.
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) can cause devastating neurologic illness in horses. Here’s what veterinarians know about how to diagnose, treat, and prevent EPM, and where the research is headed. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Learn about when a horse might need a refeeding program and factors to consider when implementing it.
One unusual case shows how headshaking can have an infectious origin. Read more in The Horse’s Summer 2026 issue.
Some people believe scratching a tense horse will reinforce her fearful behavior. Read what an equine behavior expert says.
See how mares have become champions at the highest levels of dressage, show jumping, and 3-day eventing.
Early recognition and identification of the underlying cause give veterinarians the best opportunity to improve outcomes for horses with laminitis.
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