Orange Pee?

Newhorseaddict · 01-18-2008, 04:27 PM

Ok so a wierd question but my horse seems to pee an orange color. I heard that it can happen if you give them too many vit and minerals. I do give them grandvite, a joint supplement and flax with a cup of grain in the am and pm. Do you think this could cause the pee thing?

Thanks

AllAroundRdr · 01-18-2008, 04:32 PM

Under 'normal' circumstances, it's the body's way of getting rid of excess protein that it can't use. Grand Vite is about 3% Protein per scoop (if I did the made correctly) so depending on your hay's protein content and that of other things you feed, it's very possible it's caused by excess protein.

Newhorseaddict · 01-18-2008, 04:52 PM

Does that do anything to him - I mean with too much protien?

AllAroundRdr · 01-18-2008, 04:57 PM

Continuous excess protein can lead to a world of problems i.e. laminitis/founder. It's not a bad idea to consult your vet, tell your vet how much protein your horse is accumulating per day with supplements, and even have your hay tested -- if you do a HGS search for I think red/orange urine there's a thread -- someone with a horse(s) in Canada were finding reddish spots in the snow, evidently it's "normal" up there.

kat399 · 01-18-2008, 05:02 PM

A lot of horses tend to get orange pee in the winter. I've always been able to clear it out by providing a salt lick, and unlimited amounts of water. Dark pee is also a sign of dehydration.

Trace · 01-18-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kat399

A lot of horses tend to get orange pee in the winter. I've always been able to clear it out by providing a salt lick, and unlimited amounts of water. Dark pee is also a sign of dehydration.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

Tatooed Lady · 01-19-2008, 04:27 AM

I'm not QUITE at the border, but close! Yep, we get the orange pee thing here...my current YO said not to worry, it's not uncommon, in her experience, and when there's snow on the ground, it shows up really well, as opposed to if it happens over warmer weather.

01-18-2008, 04:27 PM	#1
Newhorseaddict Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VT Posts: 161 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 5	Orange Pee? Ok so a wierd question but my horse seems to pee an orange color. I heard that it can happen if you give them too many vit and minerals. I do give them grandvite, a joint supplement and flax with a cup of grain in the am and pm. Do you think this could cause the pee thing? Thanks __________________ "Horses change your life, life changes your relationship with horses."

01-18-2008, 04:32 PM	#2
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 3,150 Images: 9	Under 'normal' circumstances, it's the body's way of getting rid of excess protein that it can't use. Grand Vite is about 3% Protein per scoop (if I did the made correctly) so depending on your hay's protein content and that of other things you feed, it's very possible it's caused by excess protein. __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

01-18-2008, 04:52 PM	#3
Newhorseaddict Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VT Posts: 161 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 5	Does that do anything to him - I mean with too much protien? __________________ "Horses change your life, life changes your relationship with horses."

01-18-2008, 04:57 PM	#4
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 3,150 Images: 9	Continuous excess protein can lead to a world of problems i.e. laminitis/founder. It's not a bad idea to consult your vet, tell your vet how much protein your horse is accumulating per day with supplements, and even have your hay tested -- if you do a HGS search for I think red/orange urine there's a thread -- someone with a horse(s) in Canada were finding reddish spots in the snow, evidently it's "normal" up there. __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

01-18-2008, 05:02 PM	#5
kat399 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NB Canada Posts: 63 Images: 3	A lot of horses tend to get orange pee in the winter. I've always been able to clear it out by providing a salt lick, and unlimited amounts of water. Dark pee is also a sign of dehydration. __________________ Fancy, Dapple Grey 1981 ArabX Pony. Abby, Brown 2005 Shetland X Pony.

01-19-2008, 04:27 AM	#7
Tatooed Lady Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 481 Images: 1	I'm not QUITE at the border, but close! Yep, we get the orange pee thing here...my current YO said not to worry, it's not uncommon, in her experience, and when there's snow on the ground, it shows up really well, as opposed to if it happens over warmer weather. __________________ There's something to be said about a horse that's big enough to intimidate, sweet enough to want to be good, but green enough to be a challenge!

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