How is equine enteritis treated?
Your veterinarian will perform a thorough examination to rule out infections and other causes. It is often difficult to differentiate between enteritis and a twisted intestine, a condition requiring immediate surgery. Therefore, your veterinarian may recommend exploratory surgery.
Initial treatment includes gastric and small intestine decompression (usually done with a nasogastric tube), fluid therapy and anti-inflammatory and pain relieving drugs.
Your veterinarian may recommend a bland diet for several weeks.
Use good feeding practices. Pasture is best but when turnout is not possible, offer small, regular meals of high-quality feed and unlimited fresh water.
Manage manure. Pick out stalls daily and keep pastures as manure free as possible.