Sanoanimal - Knowledge about your horse
For decades, it was believed that horses simply could not develop diabetes. We now know that horses can indeed develop type 2 diabetes, with insulin resistance as a precursor. But how does insulin resistance develop, and what role do nutrition and management play? In this article, we explain the causes and show how targeted management can reduce the risk of laminitis and support metabolism. Read article
EMS, Cushing, Insulin Resistance - Lifestyle diseases or metabolic disorders? Essential information for horse owners. Read article
Type 2 diabetes also occurs in horses. Find out what selenium has to do with insulin resistance and which measures are advisable. Read article
Find out when using ertugliflozin might be appropriate and why treating the underlying cause takes priority for your horse. Read article
Understanding hay analyses: Why laboratory values for sugar, protein, and ash vary significantly and how this affects ration calculations for horses. Read article
Is grass seed hay a good roughage for horses? We take a look at the production and nutritional values of common varieties. Read article
Is rice bran suitable for EMS, PSSM, or MIM horses? A critical look at production, nutritional values, and effects on the mineral balance. Read article
How does the gut flora of the horse influence the respiratory tract, immune system & performance? This article explains the connections. Read article
Overweight horses have become increasingly common, yet traditional recommendations such as feeding less and exercising more often fail to deliver lasting results. Many horses do not lose weight sustainably despite being on a diet, or they quickly regain the weight they have lost. In many cases, there is more to the issue than simply “too much feed”. In this online seminar, Dr Christina Fritz explains the complex causes of obesity in horses and why conventional dieting approaches are often insufficient and can sometimes even be counterproductive. Read article
Overweight horses and ponies need effective weight management. Here are five tips to support a healthy body condition. Read article
EMS, Cushing’s disease and insulin resistance – fashion diagnoses or genuine metabolic disorders? Essential information for horse owners. Read article
Overweight Horses Can Still Go Out to Pasture – If Managed Correctly. Learn how to minimise the risks. Read article
Insulin resistance in horses affects more than overweight animals. Learn about EMS, laminitis and management in this Podcast Episode. Read article
What does your horse’s coat reveal about its health? Learn how coat changes can indicate liver, kidney and metabolic problems. Read article
How can you support your horse after worming treatments and medication? Learn more about herbs for the liver and kidneys, bentonite, zeolite, homeopathy and more. Read article
Adiponectin has become quite popular as a diagnostics parameter for EMS. But how does this work and how reliable are the results? Read article
Sanoanimal: Knowledge for Healthy Horses
More and more horses struggle with metabolic problems such as summer eczema, EMS, laminitis, or copper deficiency. Conventional medicine and the feed industry often reach their limits here – quick solutions are lacking.
We take a different approach: Sanoanimal stands for sustainable, holistic concepts around nutrition and therapy. With years of experience and naturopathic knowledge, we rely on species-appropriate housing, balanced nutrition, and the power of nature.
Our goal: To support your horse in a sustainable and healthy way – and provide you with the knowledge that truly helps.
Our Partner for Health & Nutrition
For the nutrition of our therapeutic concepts, we rely on close collaboration with OKAPI – one of the leading manufacturers of healthy, natural, and sustainable horse feed.
Together we develop and optimize products that make sense from a therapeutic perspective: with a focus on sustainable health, balanced nutrients, and nutrition according to the principle "as much as necessary, as little as possible". This creates feed that truly supports horses.
Here you can access the OKAPI Horse Feed Shop directly. If you would like to test first whether your horse accepts OKAPI products well, you can request free samples directly from the OKAPI team at info@okapi-shop.com.
