Sand-induced diarrhea in a foal.
A diagnosis of sand enteropathy was made in a 3 1/2-month-old Quarter Horse filly. Clinical signs included diarrhea and weight loss of 2 1/2 months' duration. Abdominal radiographs were useful in diagnosis of the condition and in evaluating response to therapy. The filly responded to treatment with psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid although full recovery took 2 months. Diagnosis and treatment of sand enteropathy is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006736:Horses; D006801:Humans; D010842:Pica / Q000662:veterinary*; D011620:Psyllium / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011620:Psyllium