Sanoanimal - Knowledge about your horse
KPU in horses is a complex and controversial topic. Various health issues – such as skin abnormalities, digestive problems, respiratory issues, or metabolic irregularities—are frequently linked to KPU. But which connections are actually plausible? This article examines the potential causes and mechanisms behind KPU and explains the roles that disrupted gut flora, zinc deficiency, and vitamin B6 can play. Read article
KPU is now a widespread metabolic disorder in horses. Find out more about feeding and therapy. Read article
Find out which blood values indicate KPU in your horse and how the gut, metabolism and nutrient supply are interconnected. Read article
Why is my black horse suddenly turning brown? New findings reveal: zinc deficiency and liver problems are often the true cause of the pigmentation issue! Read article
What can genetic tests for horses really achieve? Learn more about hereditary diseases, genetic predispositions, and the criticism of PSSM2 and MIM tests. Read article
How are studies really conducted? A critical look at funding, study design, and the limits of scientific knowledge in horse nutrition. Read article
The hindquarters are the engine: Learn how stepping under and engagement of the haunches improve balance, relieve the forehand & keep the horse healthy. Read article
Discover how healthy pasture management prevents metabolic issues and laminitis and builds resilient, horse-friendly grazing systems naturally. Read article
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
Discover how healthy pasture management prevents metabolic issues and laminitis and builds resilient, horse-friendly grazing systems naturally. Read article
Flies, horseflies, and mosquitoes stress many horses.Learn how to help your horse deal with insect-related stress without using chemicals. Read article
Insulin resistance in horses affects more than overweight animals. Learn about EMS, laminitis and management in this Podcast Episode. 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.
