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Epsom Salts and Magnesium Toxicity
Epsom Salts and Magnesium Toxicity in Horses
Introduction
Magnesium sulfate (Epsom Salts) is frequently used as a laxative in colicky horses. Magnesium toxicity has been observed infrequently in horses treated with Epsom Salts for colic. Certain preexisting factors seem to predispose horses to the poisoning. This article discusses the cause, clinical signs, and treatment of mangesium toxicity. For more on magnesium in the diet of horses see, Minerals and Nutrition.
Clinical Signs
The primary clinical sign is flaccid paralysis leading to recumbency. You may see sweating, agitation, and tremors initially. Heart rates are variable. Clinical signs usually begin four to six hours after administration but this may vary greatly.
Cause
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