Can horses throw up?

Q: Most horsepeople know that horses can't throw up. But when my young daughter asked me why not, I didn't have an answer. So, why can other species like cats, dogs and people vomit but not horses? horse in stall. read more

Finally, horses have a weak vomiting reflex---in other words, the neural pathways that control that activity in other animals are poorly developed in horses, if they exist at all. All that said, however, vomiting in horses has occasionally been reported. read more

It is physically impossible for horses to throw up. This mechanism is vital to survival in so many other species, including humans. The ability to get rid of whatever toxic substance is upsetting your stomach, or whatever meal is weighing you down when trying to evade a predator, can save your life. read more

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