{"id":109274,"date":"2022-04-23T05:27:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:27:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:27:50","slug":"are-oranges-toxic-to-horses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/","title":{"rendered":"Are oranges toxic to horses?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#Are_oranges_toxic_to_horses\" title=\"Are oranges toxic to horses?\">Are oranges toxic to horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_fruit_can_horses_not_eat\" title=\"What fruit can horses not eat?\">What fruit can horses not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#How_many_oranges_can_a_horse_eat\" title=\"How many oranges can a horse eat?\">How many oranges can a horse eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_fruit_is_best_for_horses\" title=\"What fruit is best for horses?\">What fruit is best for horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#Are_oranges_okay_for_horses\" title=\"Are oranges okay for horses?\">Are oranges okay for horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#Is_Citrus_toxic_to_horses\" title=\"Is Citrus toxic to horses?\">Is Citrus toxic to horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_fruits_can_horses_not_eat\" title=\"What fruits can horses not eat?\">What fruits can horses not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_food_is_toxic_to_horses\" title=\"What food is toxic to horses?\">What food is toxic to horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_fruit_are_horses_allowed\" title=\"What fruit are horses allowed?\">What fruit are horses allowed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_fruits_and_vegetables_can_horses_not_have\" title=\"What fruits and vegetables can horses not have?\">What fruits and vegetables can horses not have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#Can_horses_eat_all_fruits\" title=\"Can horses eat all fruits?\">Can horses eat all fruits?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#Is_it_OK_to_give_horses_oranges\" title=\"Is it OK to give horses oranges?\">Is it OK to give horses oranges?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#How_much_fruit_can_a_horse_eat_a_day\" title=\"How much fruit can a horse eat a day?\">How much fruit can a horse eat a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#How_much_fruit_can_a_horse_eat\" title=\"How much fruit can a horse eat?\">How much fruit can a horse eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_fruits_should_horses_not_eat\" title=\"What fruits should horses not eat?\">What fruits should horses not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_fruit_and_veg_can_horses_eat\" title=\"What fruit and veg can horses eat?\">What fruit and veg can horses eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_do_horses_love_the_most\" title=\"What do horses love the most?\">What do horses love the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#Can_horses_eat_citrus\" title=\"Can horses eat citrus?\">Can horses eat citrus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#Is_it_OK_for_horses_to_eat_oranges\" title=\"Is it OK for horses to eat oranges?\">Is it OK for horses to eat oranges?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#Can_horses_eat_citric_acid\" title=\"Can horses eat citric acid?\">Can horses eat citric acid?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_can_horses_not_eat\" title=\"What can horses not eat?\">What can horses not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_food_kills_horses\" title=\"What food kills horses?\">What food kills horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_horses_should_not_eat\" title=\"What horses should not eat?\">What horses should not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_vegetables_are_toxic_to_horses\" title=\"What vegetables are toxic to horses?\">What vegetables are toxic to horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-oranges-toxic-to-horses\/#What_kind_of_fruit_horses_can_eat\" title=\"What kind of fruit horses can eat?\">What kind of fruit horses can eat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_oranges_toxic_to_horses\"><\/span>Are oranges toxic to horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Horses Eat Oranges? Horses adore citrus fruits such as oranges and they can eat the whole thing, including the seeds and the skin! <b>Oranges are very beneficial for horses as they provide high amounts of Vitamin C.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruit_can_horses_not_eat\"><\/span>What fruit can horses not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any kind of a fruit that has a stone in it (or pit), like <b>whole peaches, avocados, and cherries, can be dangerous for a horse, because they could choke on the pit. If your horse consumes any of these three things in excess, then it can lead to very bad gas and colic problems that could hurt them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_oranges_can_a_horse_eat\"><\/span>How many oranges can a horse eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Veterinarians and equine nutritionists recommend feeding horses with <b>no more than two oranges a week. Also, if your horse has health problems like insulin resistance, it&#8217;s best to discuss with your veterinarian before feeding oranges.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruit_is_best_for_horses\"><\/span>What fruit is best for horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas. Most horses will chew these treats before swallowing, but horses that gulp large pieces of a fruit or vegetable have a risk of choking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_oranges_okay_for_horses\"><\/span>Are oranges okay for horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oranges: <b>Oranges are also an excellent source of vitamin C. To feed an orange to your horse, peel off the skin and cut the orange in half. Then, cut the orange two more times to make eighths. Coconut: You might not think that horses eat coconuts, but they do!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Citrus_toxic_to_horses\"><\/span>Is Citrus toxic to horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fruit: These citrus fruits are <b>not harmful. Horses can acquire a taste for them, and some eat the whole fruit, peel included.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruits_can_horses_not_eat\"><\/span>What fruits can horses not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any kind of a fruit that has a stone in it (or pit), like <b>whole peaches, avocados, and cherries, can be dangerous for a horse, because they could choke on the pit. If your horse consumes any of these three things in excess, then it can lead to very bad gas and colic problems that could hurt them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_is_toxic_to_horses\"><\/span>What food is toxic to horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>8 Foods You Should Never Feed to Your Horse<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chocolate. Just like dogs, horses are sensitive to the chemical theobromine which is found in the cocoa which is used to make chocolate.  <\/li>\n<li>Persimmons.  <\/li>\n<li>Avocado.  <\/li>\n<li>Lawn Clippings.  <\/li>\n<li>Fruit with Pips and Stones.  <\/li>\n<li>Bread.  <\/li>\n<li>Potatoes and Other Nightshades.  <\/li>\n<li>Yogurt and Other Dairy Products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruit_are_horses_allowed\"><\/span>What fruit are horses allowed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a wide variety of fruits that you can feed your horse in small quantities. <b>Apricots, blackberries, blueberries, mangoes, peaches, pears, plums, strawberries, tangerines, and watermelon (with the rind) are all safe for your horse to eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruits_and_vegetables_can_horses_not_have\"><\/span>What fruits and vegetables can horses not have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>small amounts of food in frequent time periods.<\/b>FOOD HORSES CAN AND CAN&#8217;T EAT.AppleRaisinsPear (without the core)Plums (without the stone)Peach (without the stone)CucumberMelon and WatermelonCarrotStrawberriesParsnip3 more rowsx26bull;2 Jul 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_horses_eat_all_fruits\"><\/span>Can horses eat all fruits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Almost any fruits, and many vegetables, are safe treats for healthy horses. Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_give_horses_oranges\"><\/span>Is it OK to give horses oranges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oranges: <b>Oranges are also an excellent source of vitamin C. To feed an orange to your horse, peel off the skin and cut the orange in half. Then, cut the orange two more times to make eighths. Coconut: You might not think that horses eat coconuts, but they do!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_fruit_can_a_horse_eat_a_day\"><\/span>How much fruit can a horse eat a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Five plus a day? Yes, you can add fruit to your horse&#8217;s diet.FruitGrams of sugarPeaches, 2 3\/4 inches (no pit)15Pears, one medium17Plums, one medium (remove the pit)7Raspberries (1 cup)519 more rowsx26bull;23 Sept 2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_fruit_can_a_horse_eat\"><\/span>How much fruit can a horse eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fruit: These citrus fruits are <b>not harmful. Horses can acquire a taste for them, and some eat the whole fruit, peel included.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruits_should_horses_not_eat\"><\/span>What fruits should horses not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any kind of a fruit that has a stone in it (or pit), like <b>whole peaches, avocados, and cherries, can be dangerous for a horse, because they could choke on the pit. If your horse consumes any of these three things in excess, then it can lead to very bad gas and colic problems that could hurt them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruit_and_veg_can_horses_eat\"><\/span>What fruit and veg can horses eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a wide variety of fruits that you can feed your horse in small quantities. <b>Apricots, blackberries, blueberries, mangoes, peaches, pears, plums, strawberries, tangerines, and watermelon (with the rind) are all safe for your horse to eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_horses_love_the_most\"><\/span>What do horses love the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Horses can eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables including <b>apples, carrots, celery, melons, green beans, and more. They may also enjoy treats such as peanut butter, oatmeal, or sugar cubes! It is important to always offer your horses treats in moderation, even if it something that they can safely eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_horses_eat_citrus\"><\/span>Can horses eat citrus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Horses adore citrus fruits such as oranges and they can eat the whole thing, including the seeds and the skin! Oranges are very beneficial for horses as they provide high amounts of Vitamin C.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_for_horses_to_eat_oranges\"><\/span>Is it OK for horses to eat oranges?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oranges: <b>Oranges are also an excellent source of vitamin C. To feed an orange to your horse, peel off the skin and cut the orange in half. Then, cut the orange two more times to make eighths.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_horses_eat_citric_acid\"><\/span>Can horses eat citric acid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Citric acid is utilized in horse feeds at a level of from about 0.3% to about 0.001% by weight of the feed to provide a unique feed of substantially enhanced palatability. In accordance with the present invention, citric acid when added to all classifications of horse feeds will result in improved palatability.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_horses_not_eat\"><\/span>What can horses not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are eight foods you should never feed your horse:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chocolate. xa9russellstreet\/Flickr CC.  <\/li>\n<li>Persimmons.  <\/li>\n<li>Avocado.  <\/li>\n<li>Lawn clippings.  <\/li>\n<li>Pitted fruits.  <\/li>\n<li>Bread.  <\/li>\n<li>Potatoes and other nightshades.  <\/li>\n<li>Yogurt or other milk products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>26 Sept 2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_kills_horses\"><\/span>What food kills horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a wide variety of fruits that you can feed your horse in small quantities. <b>Apricots, blackberries, blueberries, mangoes, peaches, pears, plums, strawberries, tangerines, and watermelon (with the rind) are all safe for your horse to eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_horses_should_not_eat\"><\/span>What horses should not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are eight foods you should never feed your horse:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chocolate. xa9russellstreet\/Flickr CC.  <\/li>\n<li>Persimmons.  <\/li>\n<li>Avocado.  <\/li>\n<li>Lawn clippings.  <\/li>\n<li>Pitted fruits.  <\/li>\n<li>Bread.  <\/li>\n<li>Potatoes and other nightshades.  <\/li>\n<li>Yogurt or other milk products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>26 Sept 2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vegetables_are_toxic_to_horses\"><\/span>What vegetables are toxic to horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Onions  Garlic &#8211; Along with leeks, shallots and chives, onions and garlic are members of the Allium family, which if ingested are toxic to horses. This plant family contains the chemical N-propyl disulfide, which damages red blood cells, and in turn can lead to anemia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_fruit_horses_can_eat\"><\/span>What kind of fruit horses can eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas. Most horses will chew these treats before swallowing, but horses that gulp large pieces of a fruit or vegetable have a risk of choking.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are oranges toxic to horses?What fruit can horses not eat?How many oranges can a horse eat?What fruit is best for horses?Are oranges okay for horses?Is Citrus toxic to horses?What fruits can horses not eat?What food is toxic to horses?What fruit are horses allowed?What fruits and vegetables can horses not have?Can horses eat&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109274"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109274"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109274\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}