The Problem With Not Being Able To Throw Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDespite the fact that horses have evolved to not need to throw up, as an equine lover, you should be aware of some of the dangers that not being able to throw up pose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, throwing up is our bodies\u2019 natural reaction to toxicity. We vomit in order to get foreign bodies out, or to get rid of bugs and bacteria in our internal systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a horse cannot do this, anything toxic or causing discomfort and stress inside of your horse cannot be forced out, and so your horse may have to deal with intestinal pain and discomfort until it passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This means that horses may suffer from indigestion and stomach pain from time to time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, if your horse ingests something toxic, then you need to contact a veterinarian immediately for help, as your horse will not be able to get it out itself naturally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Horses can also be in extreme pain due to overeating, as they cannot throw up the excess food in order to feel better. This is why horses who are prone to eating too much need constant monitoring and a controlled diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another thing to think about is the choking hazard that this poses. Throwing up is a way of removing something lodged in the throat, and horses cannot do this, so they can be prone to choking if they eat something quickly or ingest something accidentally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n