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Janna w/ questions about Laminitis w/ older gelding…
I have a 24-yo App gelding about which I have contacted you before.
This is his second bout with laminitis, the first 4 years ago brought on by hypothyroid IR metabolic issues. His thyroid levels test normal now (thanks to your Critical Care IR product), he is not overweight, has no other presenting symptoms besides obviously very tender feet, although I have noticed that he has lots of gas which is not normal for him.
He has HiMag Red Cal free choice, for about 2 weeks I have been feeding your Laminitis formula, oats, Weight Check oil, and Just Add Oats. There has been no significant improvement yet. The hay that I have available is medium to high quality fertilized coastal and I have it fenced off so he only has access for 2 to 3 hours per day. Our pasture is unfertilyzed but at this point it is overgrazed and we are coming off a significant drought all summer. Because of the drought he has eaten fertilized hay all summer rather than our normal pasture. In addition, we normally feed a small to medium amount of T______ (to provide minerals and vitamins) which is a forage and not a corn-based pelleted feed.
1. Is there anything additional I can do for him to minimize the pain or damages from the laminitis? Would some sort of probiotic be appropriate? 2. Is there a problem with giving Bute for pain and inflammation and/or is there something better you could recommend? 3. How quickly should I expect to see some benefit from the CritCare Laminitis product? 4. What type of forage is best for him now? Unfertilized green grass? Fertilized hay but on a limited basis? Something else you could recommend?
Thank you for any advice or suggestions that you could give me at this point. I am absolutely convinced that your IR product is what saved this horse's life 4 years ago so I have great confidence in your products but I admit I am greatly concerned about his apparent lack of response in this situation.
Hi Janna,
I think the coastal and the T__________ aren't helping things. The T____ is not needed with what you are providing already with the "Just Add Oats" supplement.
Now along with providing oats, I prefer a 50/50 mix of timothy hay and orchard grass.
If hay only- definitely timothy is my preferred (no bermuda), but regardless, try to
get the best "unfertilized" that you can and gradually get switched.Too much fertilizer in any circumstance is going to be a problem— just going to
increase the need for the RED CAL for sure. Be sure to provide the RED CAL free-choice
24/7 all they want and remove any salt/mineral rocks and blocks. I think for at least
the next couple of weeks I would add a tablespoon of RED CAL to the oats daily.So for "targeted" support along with the feeding program and Critical Care (Laminitis formula).
I ask you consider the Joint Check, not only for its joint/inflammation support ingredients
but for it's antioxidant properties as well.The gas suggests that the gut is "out of sorts" and could be the cause of what is going on,
so I'm asking you consider our Gut Check to target the gut until it's back in line.Very seldom do I suggest bute, as it can lead to potential gut problems. But if you feel you should-
be sure to provide above mentioned Joint Check at least 2 scoops to help "detox". But- personally
I would hesitate using bute at this time with the gut in the condition you described.I appreciate you asking for my opinion and hope you will consider above. Keep me posted!
Thanks for your support Janna,
Dr. Dan
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Janet asks quick question about deworming her mare…
Hi Dr. Dan, how are what would you suggest to deworm this mare with the moonblindness in one eye. I have her on Health Check and Red Cal she seems to being good at the present. Just did not want to mess up anything.
Thanks for all your help.
Janet
Hello Janet!
Do use our natural product Worm Check "when needed". I suggest you do fecals first to determine that need.
We do fecals and that info along with my thoughts/stand about deworming are quickly found at WormCheck.com
I'm glad to hear she's enjoying the RED CAL and Health Check.
Appreciate the support and thanks for asking!
Dr. Dan
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Mary asks, “what type of oats” and shares about her horses flourishing and blossoming!
Dr. Dan,
I have found that feeding oats to my horses have caused them to flourish!
Satin whom my brother Bob rides has blossomed with the oats and the Just Add Oats (supplement). However, I don't know the difference between race horse oats and crimped oats as far as feed value. Is there a difference? The prices are all over the place for oats these days. WOW.
Regards,
Mary
Hi Mary, that's great about your horses!
As far as what type of oats… I prefer just the whole oats over the crimped oats. Crimped are only 6% more digestible, but tend to go rancid a lot more quickly. Crimped, if bought, need to be very fresh- Just not worth it in my opinion. I have always used and recommended whole oats.
Thanks for sharing about your horses doing well and thanks for asking!
Dr. Dan
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Raida asks about Horse Pastures
Dr. Dan: What do you do to keep weeds out of the horse pasture and what seed do you like to plant in them?
Sure do like you products for the horses, Keep up the good work.
Sincerely, Raida
Hello Raida!
First, personally I like timothy and orchard at 50/50.
If you see weeds you need lime.That has long been my viewpoint. On the amount of lime and that availability of such, I would suggest you just "ask around" since every area is different.
If you go to the "What To Feed Your Horse" link below, you will see a direct link to the "Perfect Pastures" article in the magazine.
From that article…
One of the healthiest ways to make good pastures and again, often the most economical is to heavily lime your fi elds twice per year. Lime is Calcium Carbonate. Calcium keeps the soil basic rather than acid. Basic soil is healthy just as a more basic body pH is healthier for people. Calcium in the form of lime is cheap and I promise if you have many weeds at all growing in your
pasture you need lime. Don’t expect immediate results however, because it takes time for lime to be absorbed and utilized, but it will help tremendously over time.Of course, natural forms of fertilizer (manure, compost etc.) should be used and we also have a product that I recommend- "Pasture Check Replenish" that is applied with a sprayer. Details on the product are in the magazine as well as the Horse Vet category of our website.
I know you will find all of this to be helpful. I appreciate your support Raida and thanks for asking!
Dr. Dan
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Jody sends us a testimonial- thanks Jody!
Dr.Dan,
I am using the Bug Check and the Finally Something That Works fly spray with great success.
I have a filly who is very sensitive/allergic to bugs and will swell, chew and rub herself raw, it is very sad. We live near a wet land area which does not help this poor little girl. Your fly prevention products are incredible. I use them on all four of my horses. The great thing is that there are no chemicals.
I myself use to wheeze when I used the chemical sprays and now I am fine. So the benefit is not only to my horses, but to me also.
My horses' coats look great also, not dried out from all the chemicals.
Thank you for all you do for the health and wellness of our horses. Keep up the great work we need you.
Jody B.
Thank you Jody for your support and taking the time to share this with others and all of us here at The Natural Vet. We appreciate it and am humbled by your comments!
Dr. Dan
Jan shares her testimonial (her’s and her horse’s) Thank You!
Dear Dr. Dan,
I have to write to say how pleased I am with all of your products.
This past weekend my 16 year old Arabian gelding won Reserve Champion at a 2-day 50 mile Competitive Trail Ride in Pennsylvania.
I started him one year ago on your feeding program of High Mag Red Cal, Weight Check Oil, Just Add Oats, Joint Check, Hoof Check and Bug Check along with hay, oats and pasture. At the vet holds I gave him Red Cal and Hydraid with his oats. In spite of the high heat and humidity, his pulse and respiration recoveries were the lowest they've ever been in 10 years of competing with this horse.
I was also thrilled with how calm and focused he was on the trail. With so many conflicting recommendations for the best feeding program for endurance and competitive trail horses, I can honestly tell other riders yours is the best I've ever tried in 30 years of owning and competing horses.
Just had to say thank you for your healthy products,
Jan
P.S. Your Reddox and Great Shakes helped his aging rider's energy too!
First, WOW! and congratulations on you and your horse's victory Jan!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me Jan… and to put it into words for others to enjoy. You don't know how much it means to not only me and my family, but to those that work with me as well. We all thank you and appreciate your support.
Dr. Dan
Meet Our “Biggest” Fan… Babe The OX!
Let me introduce you to probably our "biggest" fan…
2400 pound, "Babe The Ox"...
(Loving RED CAL and BUG CHECK!)
The best thing about when I am able to personally attend events across the country is meeting all the great people as was the case when I met Vera Stanley.
Vera is affectionately know as "Paula Bunyan" and travels with her "Babe The Ox" telling as she say, "Tall Tales" while also providing Bovine Education. They also own "Scout" their one-year old orphan calf and you will be blessed by Scout's presence as well.
I was happy to receive a letter from her after they started using RED CAL and BUG CHECK for their bovine thanking us for what she called, "Great Products". She also told me that that "Babe" has never looked better and has especially never been more comfortable with not fighting bugs/flies.
As many of the labels state on our products- they're not just for horses and are used by many for cattle/bovine, alpacas, donkeys, sheep and others.
So, while one of the large fast-food chicken stores (The "eat more chikin" one) celebrated "Cow Appreciation Day" on Friday, we wanted honor all bovine and cattle this weekend with "Babe The Ox Appreciation Weekend"!
I appreciate hearing from all of you and please feel free to drop me a note and you just might get your own appreciation weekend!
Thanks so much and God Bless,
Dr. Dan
For more information about Vera and "Babe" you can see more at BuckinOhio.com.
From that website… "If you would like Babe to come visit you, she lives in Burbank, Ohio at the Stanley Homestead, but she loves to travel. She is ideal for fairs, rodeos, and any event. Babe’s phone number is 330-624-8832 or Babe’s cell phone is 330-421-9318. Ask for Babe’s social secretary, Vera, as Babe could be out kicking up her heels."
Salt or Mineral Blocks or Rocks are USELESS!
Our RED CAL is PRICELESS!
"Did you know that most commercial salt and minerals are either "man made" or some other industry's waste product? Unlike these, ours is not bleached, kiln dried, heated, or altered with chemicals or pollutants; it's balanced by nature not by man! Did you know that blocks for cattle, and even horses and others for that matter, are almost useless and potentially dangerous! They just can't get what they need, when they need it, fast enough by trying to lick or chew from a block! When the weather changes sudden imbalances in the grass can occur. Animals must be able to get what they need when they need it! Period!"
Literally thousands of tons have been provided to tens of thousands of horses for over a a decade!
RED CAL is mined from sources of Ancient Sea Beds across America and is "Mother Nature's" source of loose organic salt and minerals NOT man's chemical, kiln dried, hard useless blocks or rocks. The organic material from these ancient ocean sea beds naturally chelates the minerals making RED CAL readily bioavailable. RED CAL® also contains added organic selenium, grape seed, yeast, and direct fed microbials.
It is fed FREE CHOICE, so it’s easy. And although you let them eat all they want, it’s economical too! As a guideline- typically a 25 pound bag will last from 100 – 200 days for one horse, but will vary depending upon each individual needs, including that of donkeys, cattle etc.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:
Calcuim, Min. 13.5%
Calcium, Max. 15.5%
Phosphorus, Min. 0.10%
Organic Natural Sea Salt, Min. 38%
Organic Natural Sea Salt, Max. 41%
Zinc, Min. 25 ppm
INGREDIENTS: Organic Natural Sea Salt, Ground Dried Grape & Seed Pomace, Calcium Carbonate, Yeast Culture, Diatomaceous Earth, Garlic, Montmorillonite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Selenium Yeast Culture, Distillers Grain, Mineral Oil. CONTAINS NO ADDED POTASSIUM OR COPPER VIEW RED CAL LABEL
See: WhatToFeedYourHorse.com for more!
Keep Flies, Mosquitoes and Ticks Off!
Our Bug Check is formulated with ALLTECH's Lacto-Sacc probiotics along with a new patent-pending dustless nano-pearl technology.
BUG CHECK will help reduce the fly population and help repel other biting insects by working inside-out… Naturally!
We've always told you that if you've been disappointed with garlic you'll love BUG CHECK, and now with these new one-of-a-kind enhancements, it makes even more sense than ever before to provide the amazing and economical BUG CHECK! Since 2001 when we first introduced it and it won an award at Equitana, it has provided benefits to over 20,000 horses… 20,000 (and growing) horses can't be wrong!
The Bug Check "Field Formula" is designed for those that cannot top dress original Bug Check because they are not using our feeding program, don't feed grain, don't feed oats (our preferred feed) or for any other reason.
I received our first 25# bag of BUG CHECK Field Formula –the mares LOVE it!! Everyone enjoys a chomp- even the yearlings!! It must be working already as the black gnats are easing off on them and so far no flies!
Expecting our second bag next week.
Wish I had found you earlier but better late than never!!
Suze S.
See: www.TryBugCheck.com for more!
Discussing dehydration, electrolytes, fats, flies and much more!
I
have a special presentation that I conducted at a past Equine Affaire that has been listened to and downloaded thousands of times. It is a live event so the audio reflects that but still the audio is very informative and helpful for you during the warm weather months no matter where you live, ride or travel.
I discuss dehydration, electrolytes, fats, flies and much more!
I hope during the next few days you will make the time to click and listen on the links in our Library for this presentation and others listed there including newly featured audios from recent events including the Equine Affaire in Columbus Ohio!
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Bob & Laura ask about 22 yr old horse w/ cushings
We have found out that an older horse of ours (22) has Cushing's.
He's always been a tough one to keep healthy, and since we switched to [your] Just Add Oats, Health Check, Red Cal and Bug Check, he has gone 4 years without foundering, scratches or some of the other maladies we've encountered over the years.
But, he just seemed to not be able to gain weight, wouldn't shed out completely and overall was rather lethargic. So now we have Cushing's to deal with. The vet gave him a steroid shot, and we've got him on some meds.
Any suggestions from your end?
Bob and Laura
First I have to ask before you didn't mention… Is he getting our Weight Check Oil too?
Also- the "regular" RED CAL or Hi-MAG RED CAL ?
I suggest the "regular" RED CAL and use higher amounts of Weight Check Oil (up to 8 oz daily) for weight gain.
I hate steroids and meds. The products you provide along with my suggestions is how I actualy handle cushings. Most actually get off the meds so…hang in there and thanks for asking.
Dr. Dan
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Sharee asks about “Pelleted Feed for my Mare”
Dr. Dan,
I so appreciate all your products, right now I am a avid user of Bug Check and I find excellent results from it.
I was reading about [your] product called Critical Care IR/Overweight and although my mare is not overweight at all (she weighs 878 lbs) I ended up with additional questions. My horse, Rosee a Peruvian Paso mare gets fed a "bucket" of peleted food and supplements every night. She originally was on _________________ (commercial feed) and she was doing great, but I changed when she became stall bound due to an injury to her suspensory ligaments. I changed to ______________ (commercial feed) and have noticed that she is having an increase in dry skin on her face and near her mane. No additional supplements and oil has changed besides the pelleted feed.
I was wondering what you would suggest to do so she doesn't have the dry skin and flaking anymore? Thank you again for your time and your help and for your wonderful product.
Thanks!
Sharee
Hi Sharee… the short and easy answer…
No commercial feed and follow the "Feed For Succes"s regimen at WhatToFeedYourHorse.com to a "T"!!!
Afterwards you can and should continue to provide our targeted support products like Bug Check, Joint Check etc. as they apply to your challenges. Bug Check of course is more than just a "bug" product and is full of natural goodness that should be provided year-round if not doing so already.
Thanks for sharing about Bug Check and appreciate you digging through our information and do the work to see what is best for you and your horse.
Thanks for asking!
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A Bug Check “Field Formula” testimonial…
via Facebook…
I received our first 25 pound bag of Bug Check "Field Formula" –the mares LOVE it!! Everyone enjoys a chomp even the yearlings!!
It must be working already as the black gnats are easing off on them and so far no flies! Expecting our second bag next week —wish I had found you earlier but better late than never!!z
Suze S.
Thanks for sharing Suze!
So now it's safe for me to say 20,001 horse can't be wrong! (about our Bug Check!)
We have a pasture of 16 mares!! (so it's) 20,016!! I love the stuff!!
Suze S.
Just Another “Bug Check” Testimonial…
Dear Dr. Dan,
I have no question. I just want to tell you what a phenomenal product Bug Check is for horse's with hives.
My mare who is now coming 10 years old would break out in hives as soon as the biting flies arrived. She started at age 3 and continued until age 7. I was at wits end…I even went so far as to power-wash the whole inside of my barn thinking maybe it was dust or mold causing it. Just on a fluke one of my boarders asked if we could put the horses on Bug Check. I researched it and figured it would do no harm and was especially happy that it was all natural.
Literally, within 3 days of putting my mare on the initial dosage her hives disappeared. I recommended your product to another horse owner who had the same problem with her gelding and she got the same results when she used BUG CHECK!
I tell everybody now whose horse suffers from hives to give your product a try. It is truly amazing and I am so thankful for your product.
Thanks for being a holistic vet…we need more like you!
Carolyn M.
I appreciate you taking the time to share so I can share with others. It is an exceptional product that I think no one horse should be without not just for the "buggy issues" but for natural goodness all-year-round! Thank you so much!
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