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Can horses eat it?
Foods and plants, checked against veterinary guidance. Press / to search.
If your horse has eaten something toxic, call your vet or a poison line straight away. In the US, ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435. Charges may apply.
Safe: fine as an occasional treat, prepared as described. Careful: fine in a small amount, prepared as described, and not for every pet; the details say when to skip it. Toxic: do not give it; if they ate it, call your vet or a poison line. 65 foods and plants.
| Food or plant | horses |
|---|---|
| Apples Yes, a favorite. Cut into pieces for horses that bolt food. | Safe |
| Bananas Yes, peel and all. | Safe |
| Beet pulp Yes, soaked. | Safe |
| Black oil sunflower seeds Yes, a small scoop. | Safe |
| Carrots Yes, the classic treat. Slice lengthwise, never in rounds. | Safe |
| Celery Yes, a low-sugar crunch. | Safe |
| Lettuce Yes, in small amounts. | Safe |
| Oats Yes, the traditional horse grain, in measured amounts. | Safe |
| Oranges and citrus Yes, peel and all, if the horse likes it. | Safe |
| Pears Yes, sliced. | Safe |
| Pumpkin Yes, flesh and seeds. | Safe |
| Strawberries Yes, a few. | Safe |
| Watermelon Yes, rind included. | Safe |