Dandelions Turn Skin a Harmless Yellow

Most horses sample dandelion blossoms, but because of the bitter taste associated with the yellow blooms, most equines won’t overindulge. An occasional horse really likes dandelions, and while the blooms are not toxic, these horses may develop a noticeable yellow tinge in areas where the skin is bare. If an increase of yellow pigmentation is seen in the mucous membranes and whites of a horse’s eye, it may be a sign of liver disease; these areas are usually not affected by the harmless accumulation of yellow pigment seen in dandelion aficionados.