Re: RC: Re: sweet potato ok for horses?

[Abby Bloxsom <goneriding@snet.net>]

> One treat I would avoid is persimmon.  Probably not a problem in small
> quantities, but there have been cases reported in JAVMA of colic/impaction
> problems due to the mucousy consistency.  Better safe than sorry.  Might
> also be a good idea to stay away from the cole crop family, like broccoli,
> cabbage, brussel sprouts, etc---a tiny bit probably wouldn't hurt, but can
> cause some gas in other related species, so again, better safe than sorry.
> 
> Hope this helps. :-)

Susan - 

Isn't tomato a member of the nightshade family?  I was always told not
to feed tomatos to horses.

-Abby


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