Tape Worm

[coen]

I just wanted a little info on what the symptoms are if a horse has a tape worm burden.

My horse seems to be getting a little constipated at times, I changed his feed and he seemed fine but last night he seemed constipated again was a bit grumpy being ridden and kept lifting his tail. However there were plenty of poos in stable when I skipped out.

Just wondering what could be causing this and if worms could be the culprit.
I wormed him about 2 weeks ago with equimax tabs, would this be adequate.

I no worm counts don't show tape worm and I don't want to get a blood test unless It's serious as he is very needle phobic.

Or am I being over cautious and do they sometimes just get like that? He is fed hay, alfa a oil, redigrass, vit & min supplement. Daily turnout.

 

[Holly831]

Hi
If he had a tape worm burden I would have expected him to colic after the equimax. Usualy around 36 hours after dosing.

Is he drinking enough? You could try adding extra water to his feed if possible? I make my fibre beat up really sloppy with warm water and the horses love it!

 

[coen]

Oh well he was perfectly fine after the worming so hopefully it isn't anything as sinister as that.

Thanks for replying I will try adding more water to his feed and see if that helps.