Why a Horse Slobbers After Eating Clover، and What to Do
That being said، mechanical or chemical reactions to plants can also cause salivation. Irritation from the hairy stems of clover can cause this gross reaction، and plants other than clover، including burdock and foxtail، can also cause slobbers. One common plant that can cause chemical irritation is buttercups. The best defense from these weeds is to keep your pastures mowed regularly.
Hay made from the clover can also cause salivation if it contains the fungus. The most immediate danger from clover slobbers is dehydration since the horse is losing fluids from the salivation.
The first thing to do to "cure" slobbers is to take the horse out of the pasture. The slobbering will cease within 24 hours.
Be sure the horse drinks plenty of water.
If you notice any symptoms other than the slobbering، or the slobbering does not subside within two days، call your vet. He may prescribe an antihistamine.
Mowing the pasture and removing the infected plants can alleviate the problem.
Is Clover Slobber Dangerous?
While clover slobbers is not life-threatening، severe problems can arise if the horse is exposed to the infected clover for a long period of time، including colic and founder.
