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Can horses vomit?

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I read somewhere that they couldn't. If they can't what happens when they eat something they're not supposed to?
asked May 29, 2013 in Horse Health by anonymous
edited May 29, 2013 by mamairis

1 Answer

+1 vote
Horses cannot vomit. There is a very strong band of muscle called the cardiac sphincter around the esphagus at the stomach entrance. It cannot relax and allow the horse to vomit. If your horse is stretching its neck a lot or acting unusual, it could mean that something is stuck in its esphagus and requires the attention of a vet immediately.
answered Jun 19, 2013 by (36,420 points)

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