Sandpurge Psyllium Pellets

Sand is one of the quiet problems on a horse's feed. A horse on sandy ground takes it in with every bite of grass or hay, and it can settle in the intestinal tract instead of passing through. Sandpurge is built to help move it along: 100% pure psyllium seed husk pressed into an apple and molasses pellet that is easy to feed.

It is meant to aid in removing sand and dirt from the intestinal tract, to reduce gastrointestinal upset, to increase gut function and to reduce the possibility of sand colic in horses and ponies. Feed it as a top dress over the regular ration, or on its own if that suits your horse better.

Highlights

• 100% pure psyllium seed husk
• Aids in removing sand and dirt from the intestinal tract
• Apple and molasses flavor in a pellet
• Top dress it or feed it separately
• Reduces the possibility of sand colic in horses and ponies
• Made for horses and ponies

Why sand management belongs in the feed program

Sand builds up slowly, so a horse can look fine for months before a problem shows up. Horses that graze close to the ground, eat hay off a dirt pad or live in sandy country are the ones that often need a sand program. Adding one is a simple habit to build into a feeding routine.

Psyllium is a plant fiber, and fiber helps keep the gut moving, which is why it is a common tool for sand management. A pellet is also easier to keep consistent than a loose powder that settles out of the feed.

Who it suits: the owner of a horse on sandy pasture, a trail horse that eats in dusty camps, or a pony that tends to get into the feed bin.

At a glance

How to feed it

Feed it two ways, depending on what your horse will eat:

1. Top dress: sprinkle it over the regular ration at feeding time.
2. Separately: feed it as its own meal if your horse does better that way.

Ask your veterinarian how much to feed and how long to run a sand program. Keep fresh water available while the pellets are part of the diet, and watch how your horse takes to them from the first feeding.

Good to know

• Scoop it over the regular ration and the rest of the feed program can stay the same.
• Powdered supplements often end up at the bottom of the bucket, and a pellet gives a picky horse something to finish.
• Keep a supply on the feed shelf so you can start a program without a trip to the store.
• If your horse is on sandy ground, talk to your veterinarian about a sand plan that fits your pasture and feeding schedule.

About First Companion

First Companion is a Patterson Companies brand based in Loveland, Colorado. Its line covers general care, grooming, nutrition and pharmaceuticals for horses, with products for dogs and cats too.

Put a supply on the feed shelf before the dry, dusty months arrive.