Hi Dr. Dan, I’ve been using your products for years…Aller Check has kept my horse going for years (he’s coming 30). My question is: My mare always paced in the pasture badly but COINCIDENTALLY when I switched to your electrolyte… Continue Reading
We have an equine therapy program at our farm and our horse Smokey had lost some weight during the winter, however, he was gaining it back and then about a month ago he lost a tremendous amount of weight in… Continue Reading
I have a 4 year old Appendix mare who has always periodically done a “knuckle over” step with her hind legs. I am attaching a video that shows her doing it as a yearling. She now does it periodically under… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Carmelita A. Message: Does ingesting very iron-rich water as the only water sourse cause or increase respiratory problems in horses? My horse has a bad respiratory problem and he has never had one until this past… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: nancy Message: so I have both, I am 60, run a big farm and have trouble with my knees I am a vegetarian, have cut back on dairy.. and still have really bad pain.. what do… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Jan V. Message: Hi Dr. Dan, There is a large percentage of white clover in our horse pasture. As I understand it, clover can get a fungus that produces a chemical called slaframine which horses are… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: fran a. Message: Dear Dr. Dan I have a 25 year old Thoroughbred Gelding who appears to have Urinary Incontinence. I have known this horse since he was 6 years old and owned him since he… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Karoline K Message: I am looking for something natural for heartworm. My dog gets seizures everytime I use Heartguard and also with the flea and tick applications. I did buy something nautral for the flea and… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Leslie W. Message: Dear Dr. Dan, My horse has panic attacks. Sometimes they are quite severe–to the point that he will not eat for about 3-5 days. He will nibble on a little hay but, will… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Sharon S. Message: I usually have my hay tested every year, I feed Bermuda, Mixed Orchard Grass, pasture grass and sometimes Teff. Then I buy Horse Tech's Arizona Complete (which compliments the hay analysis) and feed… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Jim and Nelda Message: I ordered Red Cal. However, with the large amount of horses, I decided feeding free choice would be labor intensive, plus horses share the same runnout. So I put a scoop-the one… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Chris Message: Hello Dr.Dan, I first want to say Iam so thrilled with the products. It is the first time EVER in over 20 years of trying things for my horses that works and that they… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Susan W. Message: I am currently feeding my horse whole oats (from Canada) and hay, along with Red Cal, Just Add Oats, Weight Check Oil, Joint Check, and Bug Check. I am considering switching to hulless… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Lori I. Message: Hello Dr. Dan Question: Have you ever heard of a holistic herb called "Ledum". A vet in CT recommends using Ledum 1M for lyme disease cure and prevention in horses, dogs and cats.… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: chrissy Message: hi dr. dan, is it ok to feed oats to a horse that is 28 1/2 years old? he still eats hay and has had his teeth floated resently, shows normal aging but still… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: greg Message: I just started my horse on Gut Check. Will this supplement help heal any ulcers that he may have? Hi Greg. I certainly can't say for sure as it's not a drug designed to… Continue Reading
Hi, just making sure that my IR pony and my epsm horse {sugar issues) can have these products. My horse with epsm seems to get string halt when she has too much grass combined with hot and/or humid weather so… Continue Reading
Hello Dan, my horse Gaitor is at Purdue this week getting diagnosed for front lameness. I have a "preliminary diagnosis" of " origin suspensory ligament diasase". I am very concerned with what I am reading on the internet about this!!… Continue Reading
I FINALLY started feeding Red Cal to my horses-free choice as well as some top dressing-this spring. I must admit I was reluctant to believe it would make a difference but now am humbled! I have a quarter horse gelding… Continue Reading
Is there a difference in the ingredients of the bug check for horses and that for the dog & cats? This has been a life saver for me & my pets!! Paula Hi Paula, The formulation for horses is more… Continue Reading
This is partially comment and partially question. I'm not quite ready for giving a testimonial, but I want to share tentative results on hives using Natural Vet products. Would appreciate comments. This is tentative because I'm not sure what part… Continue Reading
I have a 3 yr old paint (approx 700 lbs) that I have been feeding about 4 lbs of Stragedy too daily. I have ordered your just add oats and was wondering about the transition and also approximately the poundage… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Jane W. Message: Hi Dr. Dan, Is the goal for the Pasture check to be absorbed by the plants foliage or for it to go into the ground and be absorbed by the plants roots? We… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Ann Message: Hello My 20 year old thoroughbred has always had poor hoof quality despite supplements over the years and recently refused all supplements. He is retired for about a year and has front shoes on.… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Julie B. Message: Hi Dr. Dan, I really need your help. Since moving my 8 year old Gelding to a new pasture 3 months ago, he's been battling yellow/orange scabs in his mane and tail. When… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: elaine w. Message: My horse has typically not had a problems with ever having high worm counts and certainly not round worms. some how she has round worms and I'm wondering if it was because the… Continue Reading
From: Kendall M. Message: I have not been able to ride my horse for over 2 months because he keeps his belly rubbed raw. He is hypersensitive to midges and noseeums. I have used EVERYTHING! even hemroid cream. So…..? Hello… Continue Reading
From: Joel R. Message: Dear Dr. Dan, My 5-year-old Georgian Grande gelding has suddenly become very sensitive on his withers. He usually takes the every day bumps and bruises of being a horse casually, but last week was different. We… Continue Reading
To: Dr. Dan From: Dania F. Message: Your oils use to contain coconut oil. Why have you eliminated coconut oil from weight check oil? Hello Dania, hope all is great. It was the old H2Oil that contained coconut oil but… Continue Reading
Hi Dr. Dan, While trail riding last Saturday my sisters horse slipped and fell on his side with her on him going down a hill. He seems to be favoring his back leg when he walks. Seems to be stiff… Continue Reading
Hi Dr. Dan, My horse has a lot of allergies, and will throughout the year he gets scabby itchy bumps on his crest. Before I got a handle on this condition, he also had skin sensitive when I brushed him. He… Continue Reading
Sarah P. Message: I purchased my Rocky Mountain horse from Kentucky in April and he was on Red Cal at his barn, Van Bert Farms, so I continued it here in Albany , Georgia. We are having some really hot… Continue Reading
Hello Dr. Dan, I have been feeding your Aller Check for 2 months now and have my mare on the RED Cal. I have just started feeding the Bug Check. I have been using the Grape Balm on the Sarcoid. … Continue Reading
From: Samantha Message: What is the iron content of this salt? Hi Samantha. I appreciate you asking and for the record, I am aware of what is too-often said in regards to iron. You might enjoy this posting from a… Continue Reading
From: Jane A. Message: Hi, I just read your article about oats. I switched my horse to a mostly oat diet because it is organic about 8 months ago. It is made by a Canadian company called Genesis. I… Continue Reading
Gina K Message: Hi Dr. Dan, Lots of hay growers are using rye grass this year in their forage mix, alfalfa mix and just straight rye grass. I have heard that it has way too much potassium and that can… Continue Reading
From: Terri R. Message: Hello Dr Dan, I recently bought an 11 year old Quarter Horse Mare. The farrier said her hooves are soft and the 2 front ones are cracked/chipped. He said they don't need moister. I'm currently giving… Continue Reading
Glenda F. Message: my 25 year old Mare is not shedding is there any thing i can give her. Does she need thyroid medicine? Someone suggested Pergolide liguid. thanks glenda Hi Glenda, The first thing I can suggest "naturally" is… Continue Reading
Gino A. Message: Hello I have a weanling filly that is a week old this week. She is healthy and happy in the fenced in area they are in for another week. I noticed the filly has a wart in… Continue Reading
From: Sandi V. Message: Have 6 yr old paint, foaled once 3 yrs ago, pastured for last 3 yrs w little grass and no supplemental feeding,came to me low weight. I have had since Nov 2011 on great pastures and… Continue Reading
Jeanna T Message: I have been taking the Redoxx for about a week. does a body go through detox and about how long does it take. Hi Jeanna, Everyone is different as far as what "shows', but regardless it is… Continue Reading
From: Cindy B. Message: Dr. Dan, my racehorse was blood tested because she had breathing problems. The results detected allergies to soy, grass, and about 20 other items. I am afraid to use the weight check product because it is… Continue Reading
From: Nora M. Message: Dear Dr Dan, I have been running up my vet bill with no sign of relief for my 9 year old dashaund's itching. Talked with a friend about your natural vet products. Just got… Continue Reading
From: Cathy K. Message: Hi Dr. Dan, I just purchased your Feed for Success products and have some questions. My 13 year old mare has been on Safe Choice and Equi-Shine along with your Bug Check and Red Cal, previously… Continue Reading
From: Zsuzsu Message: Hello – Can you please point me towards studies that have been done that show beet pulp to be unhealthy for horses? Thank you! Hi Zsuzsu, Here is the one I recommend that you review: https://askdrdan.com/HOME/2010/01/29/beet-pulp-article-for-reference/ In… Continue Reading
From: heidi Message: Hi I have a welsh mountain poy stallion that has a massive cresty neck and I am neck sweating him 24/7 and have him on only soy and low gi feeds, I just cannot get rid of… Continue Reading
From: Leslie M. Message: I've always fed just plain oats with Red-Cal to my horses with great success but I noticed on-line on a discussion board that someone stated that oats can make an older horse tie up. What is… Continue Reading
From: Chrissy Message: hi dr. dan i am currently feeding crimped oats and beet pulp of equal weight along with 1/2 pound rice bran balanced in cal/phos with 1/2 cup of ground flaxseed and a vit/min supplement along with unlimited… Continue Reading
From: Allyssa L. Message: Do you carry the bug check in the pellet form? Hi Allysa, I appreciate you asking, but no, I do not and the fact that I don't is actually one of the features I promote when… Continue Reading
Julie B. Message: Hello Dr. Dan, We have been using your products for a few years now and always tell others about it when we get a chance. Currently our horses are on Red-Cal and Bug Check. I have two… Continue Reading