E: 89 Enteroliths: The Stone Nobody Sees Coming – And Why Minerals, Acid & Energy Matter More Than You’ve Been Told

Send Audrey a Text to get your question answered on the showEnteroliths: The Stone Nobody Sees Coming – And Why Minerals, Acid & Energy Matter More Than You’ve Been ToldEnteroliths.Those massive mineral stones that form silently in the horse’s colon and suddenly show up as an emergency colic, surgery, or worse — euthanasia.Most vets will tell you they’re random. Idiopathic. Unpredictable.But I don’t believe in random disease processes. And if you’ve been following me for any length of time — neither do you.Today I’m going to walk you through what enteroliths really are, why they form, and how mineral imbalance, digestive chemistry, and the horse’s energetic terrain create the perfect storm — long before any symptoms ever appear.----References: Hassel, D. M., Rakestraw, P. C., Gardner, I. A., Spier, S. J., & Snyder, J. R. (2004). Dietary risk factors and colonic pH and mineral concentrations in horses with enterolithiasis. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. (This case–control study links high alfalfa proportion, colonic pH, and mineral concentrations to enterolith risk.) PubMedHassel, D. M., et al. (2001). Petrographic and geochemical evaluation of equine enteroliths. American Journal of Veterinary Research. (Shows magnesium concentration and colonic pH differences related to diet.) AVMA JournalsHassel, D. M., Langner, D. L., Snyder, J. R., Drake, C. M., Goodel, M. L., & Wyle, A. (2016). Evaluation of enterolithiasis in equids: retrospective study of 900 cases (1973–1996). University of California, Davis. (Large retrospective analysis of clinical cases and management/dietary factors.) researchgate.netUC Davis Center for Equine Health. (2019). Enterolithiasis. University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. (Authoritative overview of formation around foreign objects, diet links, and prevalence.) Center for Equine HealthKentucky Equine Research Staff. (2018). Understanding equine enteroliths to minimize colic. KER Equinews. (Details struvite crystal composition, dietary mineral contributors, and colonic pH conditions.) KerHorse & Rider Editorial Staff. (n.d.). Enterolith: A common colic culprit. Horse & Rider Magazine. (Discusses geographic and dietary associations, including alfalfa hay.) Horse and Rider Minerals and Metals Mane Test: https://equine-energy-medicine.myshopify.com/products/minerals-and-metals-mane-test?variant=66748496150832Find all the resources listed here: linktr.ee/equineenergymedAudrey is not an MD or DVM and has never implied or claimed to be either. Audrey holds a Doctoral Degree in Traditional Naturopathy and a Master's Degree in Science. She created an evidence-based anti-inflammatory nutrition program for equines and has successfully helped over 10k horses with a balanced anti-inflammatory forage diet. This information is non-medical in nature and is not meant to diagnose, prescribe for, treat, or cure, and is not a replacement for your veterinarian.  These are my personal interpretations based on my education, skills, and experience. Equine Energy Medicine refers to non-invasive, supportive modalities focused on energetic balance, nutrition, and overall well-being, and does not replace veterinary care.