Off the shelf treats for a horse with not many teeth

[Bertie_Boo]

My horse is now 22 and has hardly any teeth left, front ones completely gone and a few back ones left. I stopped feeding him treats a while ago as I was worried about them getting stuck in the gaps.

At his last dental check-up in September, the vet said the gaps were quite wide now and nothing should get stuck in them. I have been trying to find some treats that would be OK for him as I used to give him just one when we got back from a hack. I've come across Stud Muffins and wondered if anyone else had used them or had tried anything else.

Would really appreciate your help.

 

[adamntitch]

My horse is now 22 and has hardly any teeth left, front ones completely gone and a few back ones left. I stopped feeding him treats a while ago as I was worried about them getting stuck in the gaps.

At his last dental check-up in September, the vet said the gaps were quite wide now and nothing should get stuck in them. I have been trying to find some treats that would be OK for him as I used to give him just one when we got back from a hack. I've come across Stud Muffins and wondered if anyone else had used them or had tried anything else.

Would really appreciate your help.

at that age i would use polos or extra stong mints nothing to lose when there teeth are already gone

 

[Bertie_Boo]

Of course, why didn't I think of that! Thank you.

 

[planete]

Plain sugar cubes? Will disolve in the mouth.

 

[Bertie_Boo]

I hadn't realised that they still made them, I will investigate. Thank you.

 

[Highmileagereindeer]

Handful of grated carrot? Grated/sliced apple,

 

[Exasperated]

Handful of grated carrot? Grated/sliced apple,

Be careful if this pony is likely to swallow whole, due to lack of molars.
Dissolvers, like sugar cubes, might be safer?

 

[AutumnDays]

A toothless oldie I used to care for loved a digestive biscuit as a reward for groundwork session completion... Can be broken, go soft and mushy in the mouth, and you can pinch one too! (Although the look of outrage at my audacity to do so showed it was not approved!)

 

[Lurfy]

I give my toothless oldie a very soft pear cut into tiny pieces. I also feed a shop bought fenell flavoured treat, that I soak in water for about 10 mins before feeding. It goes from biscuit to mush consistancy and he loves this too.

 

[Bertie_Boo]

Thank you all for your suggestions, lots of things to try. I really appreciate it.

 

[Peglo]

A toothless oldie I used to care for loved a digestive biscuit as a reward for groundwork session completion... Can be broken, go soft and mushy in the mouth, and you can pinch one too! (Although the look of outrage at my audacity to do so showed it was not approved!)

My granny was known to give a rich tea biscuit too

 

[Fransurrey]

Both of mine love a ginger nuts and also bananas. I feed them whole, but if you're worried about peel getting stuck just the flesh would be very tasty (if your horse likes them!).

 

[AppyLover1996]

Would Likit treat bars be a viable option? I know they aren't the healthiest but you can easily break them down to make them safe for your horse to eat x Also sugar lumps are always a firm favourite, along with polos and mints too x

 

[ItIsILeclucer]

I’m shocked by how many think 22 is old. I have a 34yo that has all his teeth. It’s his hearing that’s gone. What about rich tea biscuits they go soggy quite quickly and should be okay?

 

[poiuytrewq]

I grate carrot or apple to mix into old ponies mash. I felt bad leaving her out all the time when the others had chopped carrots so gave it a go and she loved it. She also likes one of those little lickit type licks. Never in a million years would i buy licks normally but at her age and unable to chew i thought it might be a nice occasional treat.