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Leslie shares an update about her “mini” and asks about equine ulcers, panic attacks and more…

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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 not eat his grain. Something sets him off and he
will work himself into a white foam sweat. Most of the time this seems
to happen in the early morning hours but, this most recent episode was
the day before the 4th of July. He was out in the riding area racing
back and forth very concerned about "something" in the woods. I am
concerned that from these episodes that he then ends up with an ulcer.
What would you recommend to treat an ulcer?
Presently, I feed mostly oats, with a little bit of Poulin'd MVP
pellets supplement, and Blue Seal Hay stretcher pellets along with a
good quality hay and plent of fresh water. He gets Red Cal and
Cocosoyo oil. We have no pasture but, he gets turn out every day –
weather permitting.
Thank you in advance,
Leslie

p.s. you helped me recently with my mini….per your recommendation he
is/was on Critical care laminitis formula and, now is on Health Check.
He is doing great, looks like a real mini instead of an overgrown
woodtick!! I can't believe the weight he has lost! With in three days
of being on the Critical Care we stopped the Bananmine and all the
rest of the drugs that were not working!

Thank you for your help and great products!

Hi Leslie,

Thank you for sharing about your mini and the kind words. I appreciate it for sure.

Also great on providing Red Cal… now please consider the Weight Check Oil (instead of cocosoyo)
and the Just Add Oats supplement to be on the feeding program 100% (FeedForSuccess.com) and
then also provide the targeted support of our Gut Check natural supplement.

This has helped so many with the challenges you mention ulcers, calming etc.

Here's some other postings that might be of interest:

http://askdrdan.com/?s=ulcers&submit=Search

http://askdrdan.com/?s=calming&submit=Search

Hope this helps and thanks for your support Leslie. Keep me posted for sure on this and again thanks for the update about your mini!

Dr. Dan

Chris shares a testimonial and asks this for her mare…

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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 all LOVE. Thank you so much for the OUTSTANDING
products.

I would like to tell you about a mare I have and see what you
recommend.

She is a 6 year old. She slipped and fell as a 3 yr old on ice at a
full speed canter. SHe got up and seemed to moce perfectly hine,
however she was shaking a bit and broke out in a sweat like when they
colic. I had the vet out and  they found her very sore over her left
lower back. SHe could barely trot to the right and would nearly
explode if asked to canter… she would kick out and could only cross
canter.

The vet put her on anti inflammatories and I hand walked her daily for
a month. Afterwards I had massaging, chiropractic work done on and
off. Also, she would react violently when asked to pick up her left
hind foot for trimmimg….. NEVER did this before the fall. Then as a
4 year old she reared and fell over twice… landing on the left side
and shoulder. Same things…. wouldnt want to go to the right… trot
or canter.

Gave her off with 24/7 turn out.Now 2 years later
she started acting up for the farrier again….. cannot hold her left
hind up high or outward. She is good if they dont lift it high…..
but is very concerned and worried.

Can you please offer any suggestions. Its been 3 long years.
She was fine for quite awhile and I had her bred… she is 5 weeks
along!! Thank you very much for your time!!

Thanks for sharing Chris. I appreciate your support and taking the time to say the kind words. Couldn't do it without you.

Regardless of actual cause. Keep up the chiropractic and staft on joint… if non responsive after a month then start providing the Critical Care Founder/Laminitis formula for the natural anti-inflammatory support.

Thanks again for what you shared. I appreciate you and keep me posted.

Dr. Dan

CRITICAL CARE- Founder/Laminitis

Rita says: “Wonderful RED CAL”

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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 that could not sweat in the heat and humidity.

Last summer was hard especially hard on him even though I was giving him supplements and beer as recommended by others. He never did sweat last summer. Now that he has Red Cal daily as well as Bug Check, he has been sweating even when the heat index is over 100 degrees! All are on Bug Check as well and the flies appear less than last year. I am hopeful that with the Bug Check, the ticks will be kept at bay once we return to Arkansas now that the horses have a good loading dose.

Thank you!

Rita F.

Thank you for sharing Rita! Dr. Dan wanted us to pass along that it is OK to continue the loading dose if/when a little extra is still needed to get over the hump. Also remember that it is only healthy and more than "just" a bug product and is suggested year-round even just at the smallest amount for these other benefits (regardless of fighting bugs) and to sort of keep in the system and not have to start over next year.

Thanks again so much for taking the time to share about Red Cal!


http://www.thenaturalvet.net/RED-CAL_c_3.html

Susan checks in with an update and has a few questions about hives and supplements

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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 of the regimen is the most responsible for this year's (knock on wood) absence of hives. Hives have escalated each year for five years making horse useless all summer long – white hairs from rubbing, and crazy acting when bugs fly around or land on him. Had resorted to steroids a couple of times then went on antihistamine regimen just to keep it relatively calm last summer. Need to mention, too, that he is insulin resistant and have been trying to control this with diet and exercise.

Since then:

No vaccines or wormers in 2 011, just the highly recommended ones this year and given well before allergy season began (even though it did start very early this year). Plan to go vaccination free again next season.

Products/feed: Health Check, Bug check, Aller check, JAO, weight check, and Red Cal. This is mixed into a pint of soaked non molasses beet pulp just to carry it. Hay is mostly grass, one pint plain oats. When the rest of the herd goes out to pasture, he remains on a grass free track surrounding it munching on sparse hay.

I'm obviously doing a few things right, or perhaps this years drought has kept the biting insects under control enough ???

I'm about to run out of the Health Check and wonder if the other products should be enough by themselves. I'm still giving a full scoop of each daily.

Susan

Hello Susan. Thanks for the updates! I wouldn't change anything given the circumstances and what you had told me in the past and at the midwest event…everything is designed to work together. I say that in regards to the supplements, so with that said, you may not know that I'm not fond of beets and I ask that you consider to ease off the beets. :-) Let me give you a link to where you can see what I've told others about beets– just something I would consider for maybe even more improvement and stabilization.

Keep in mind that Bug Check is much more than just a bug product and I do recommend for year round use even if just at the small rate. I'd like to think that Bug Check is performing and has helped— regardless of drought, many many are still "fighting the bite" and it has been one of our biggest seasons for Bug Check.

Thanks for your support and for checking in and asking. Keep me posted and hope to see you again soon!

Dr. Dan

Oh, here's the beet link:

http://askdrdan.com/?s=beets&submit=Search

Barb asks for program suggestions for her horse (allergies and more)

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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 also has ear plaque.  I had all this biopsied and was told, simply:  ear plaque and allergies.

I came onto your products at the Ohio Expo two years ago and have been giving my horse:
 
Just Add Oats  (Nat.Vet)
Red Cal w/ hi mag
Bug Check  
and Histall (AniMed)
 
He has definitely improved!  But I think I could do better for him? !
 
I've been thinking I could simplify what I've been doing.
What do you think about changing and eliminating some to :
 
Aller Check
Bug Check field formula 
Weight ck oil
Just Add Oats
 
Thank you for helping me with this decision.

Mary

Hello Mary!

Continue you as you are except you need to provide
Aller Check and at least for a short while, Health Check,
because you need to Stop the drug! It's just more junk for the body to detox
and the need for the extra help from Health Check to help detox.

So again, continue as you are but add our Aller Check to
replace the drug (histall) and then also provide Health
Check at this time for extra help to "clean things up"

No matter what don't stop RED CAL, but if the Field Formula of Bug Check will

work better into your feeding/regimen then you could do that rather than
Bug Check / RED CAL separate.

Keep me posted and thanks for your support Mary!

Dr. Dan
TheNaturalVet.net
877.873.8838


Kathy with an update on her horse’s sarcoid!

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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.  The Sarcoid has flaked off and is much smaller.  Just 2 small bumps are left and they are smooth and red.  They are close together and very small (like 2 bee bees).  I check today and those little bumps are now drying up and don't look as red.

Should I continue to feed what I am feeding and using the Grape Balm?  I am really pleased at how the crusty larger part of the Sarcoid has just fallen off.  Any suggestions?  When my vet looked at it in February he said to just leave it alone as far as removing it surgically and just watch it.  It is smaller now than in February.

Let me know how you would proceed.

Thanks for your help.

Kathy

Hello Kathy— that is great!

At this point I would continue as you are doing with Aller Check and the Grape Balm. Aller Check is only healthy so it could be provided in some amount into the future- especially if not on feeding program… I best suggestion (for everyone) is for all aspects of the feeding program being adhered to 100% for not only for optimum results (even better than what you are having now) but to just be proactive. The Bug Check is a great start to this and please consider it for year-round use even if at just the small requirements when extra is not needed to fight particular "buggy" problems during the seasons.

Keep me posted and do consider above in the meantime.

Thanks so much.

Dr. Dan

 

 

a Red Cal (and more) “conversation” with Jane

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From:
Jane

Message:
Hi Dr. Dan,

I purchased 5 – 25 pounds of Red Cal for my two Arab mares about two
months ago.  I removed all salt and mineral blocks form their paddock
at that time and put about 2 inches of Red Cal in a bucket inside
their stalls.

The youngest mare licked it for a very sort time (2 seconds) and back
away.  The older mare will not lick it.  They have 24 hour access to
this.
I put some in the palm of my hand to get them to try it.  Again the
younger mare took a small taste and back away…the older mare
wouldn't try it.  I put about one Tablespoon full of Red Cal in with
their oats and Just Add Oats (off to one side but next to the
oats)….neither horse would eat the Red Cal  (they love the Just Add
Oats).

I have the same 2 inches of Red Cal still in the bucket after two
months time.

At present they don't get any salt or minerals (that aren't in Just
Add Oats).

Both horses use to lick the white…sodium choride block and
red…mineral block quite a bit.

Do you have any advise for me about how to get these girls to start
eatting their Red Cal?  We live in Texas and have a very hot summer
coming soon so I would think they need this.

Thank you,
Jane

Hi Jane.

Removing the blocks was the right thing and is one of only 2 reasons why they never eat- the other being too much potassium being available for some reason from surroundings… the "Mineral Wise, Salt Poor" article mentions this. Perfect Pastures is also a good read. Articles are linked via the Red Cal page at:
http://www.thenaturalvet.net/RED-CAL_c_3.html

With that said though, I've got to say that adding a tablespoon pretty much works everytime that I know of. So, do this for me- just add a "pinch" and gradually in crease… maybe a pinch for 3 days that a little more and so on until tablespoon. If it stops somewhere along the way of this gradual increase— go back to a smaller amount and wait a little loinger before the next gradual increase.

This always works with any of our supplements- though usually not needed with Red Cal.

Keep me posted! Thanks so much for your support and patience with this.

Dr. Dan

Hi Dr. Dan
 
I wanted to update you on my two Arab mares not wanting to eat the Red Cal. 
And, I do have a few more questions I am concerned about.
 
First of all, I have read the two articles you suggested …at present I don't know if excessive potassium is causing a problem with them not wanting the Red Cal.  The coastal and rye hay I have been feeding the horses is fertilized…this could be a problem.  We don't fertilize our paddocks,  just goat, sheep droppings and composted horse manure are left on.  (The articles were very helpful, educational and interesting by the way)
 
My girls at this time, are happily eating the (1 Tbs/day) Red Cal in with their oats, oil check, bug check and just add oats.
However, they are also now licking dirt to the extent that they leave small dished-out places on the ground.

 

 

 

I am concerned about a few things.

   
1st…by them licking dirt makes me think they need more Red Cal….but, I don't know how much they should be getting to be balanced on a daily basis when feeding it with their oats?  They still have free choice access to Red Cal in a bucket but, don't touch it.
    
2nd/3rd…we live in Texas so we do have selenium in our soil…. Two concerns I have with this are….. that the Red Cal contains selenium ….even though they may need more salts…will they be getting to much selenium which I have read can become toxic if to much is taken in?…..and the youngest mare (5 yr old) is and easy keeper who loves to eat constantly and has just gotten over her 1st case of laminitus (trying to not have another event of that).    Her body score on a scale of 10 was about a 8-9 last year…now about 6-7, due to diet and exercise changes.  Should the younger mare be getting more magnesium? 
 
It's difficult to know if I am giving them the balance they need.
 
A comment on the Bug Check and Finally Something That Works…it took about six weeks before I felt that these were making a difference.  I see neighbors horses and cows having a lot of trouble this year with flies but ours are only having to swat their tails once in a while.  Last year before using these my horses had a lot of bites.  This year so far I am not finding hardly any bumps from insect bites.  I feel real good about using these two products.
 
Thank you for your help,

Jane

Hi Jane.

Thanks for the updates and for sharing about Bug Check. Sounds like you're using Bug Check year-round and that's a good thing and will help in results like you are seeing— as you know it's more than "just" a bug product and only healthy to provide year-round and keep in the system. Thanks again for sharing!

I'm glad you liked the articles. I just added a short audio to the Red Cal page of the website that you can listen to also when you have a few minutes. You could maybe provide an extra tablespoon a day but I would much more than that really and of course make sure they have plenty of water. Maybe there's still remnants of the old block around or even leached into the soil- just something else to consider. Just be sure to keep RED CAL available free-choice along with what you are top dressing– so they can eat the extra when they need it.

Rest assured that the selenium used in our products is organic and is not the same as what can cause harm. Ours- they can't get too much of.

Also, I would consider the Hi-Mag version of the Red Cal for the challenge you mentioned the next time you order.

Hope this helps.

Here's the direct link to the RED CAL page for the audio (will start automatically) Thanks Jane!

http://www.thenaturalvet.net/RED-CAL_c_3.html


Dr Dan  :)
 
I am relieved to know I don't have to be concerned about the amount of selenium.  The correct amount would be very difficult to determine.   I will increase their Red Cal as you suggested…will keep hoping they will eventually help themselves to it free choice.

Thank you for your cautioning me to provide ample water, and yes :) I am mindful about their water. 

The young mare does drink more than the older girl (but not excessive)…I monitor the amount of water that they drink every day and have clean fresh water for them daily…this and taking notice of their urine and stools helps me to be alerted if something is off with either of them.  I like to give water in the morning (twice the amount of water they will drink in a day) and check the level in the afternoon and evening.
 
I believe your products are making positive changes in my horses.  :)

The 5 yr old mare has never before been able to grow out her mane more than half of what her sire and damns is.  It would break off at a particular length about one half that of her parents.  I am seeing her mane getting longer now.  Also her damns mane is darker with more color (she chestnut in color).

The 5 year old also use to have strange ruffed-up looking places of hair on her thighs…this is not typical of a pure breed Arabian who should have short, soft, smooth hair.  My Vet didn't have an explanation for this.  Well, they are gone now!….she had these for her whole life.  My guess is that the condition could have been a mild allergic reaction..like hives..making the hair stick out.  She is also more energetic but at the same time both girls are calmer.  Sure some of the more emotional collection is due to me playing with them everyday but, it is more than that.  I believe getting them off of pelleted feeds, about three months ago, and using Just Add Oats, Oil Check and Bug Check have made the difference.  Now that they are on Red Cal daily I'm looking forward to continued signs of health.

Noticed my neighbors cows just 20 feet from my horses, pestered by flys and my girls only had a few on them  (5 or 6 each)…and some of the flys behaved as if they couldn't find a place to land…meaning to me that they are being repelled.  Finally Something That Works truly does.

Well, I just had to say all that.
I will keep all your suggestion in mind and Thank you ever so much…I feel I am finally on the right track in helping to give my girls a happy, healthy life.

Warmest Regards………Jane

Thank You Again Jane!

Dr. Dan



 

 





 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bug Check Testimony from Amy

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Just wanted to post a little testimonial. I purchased some Bug Check at Horse Fair in Madison WI last month. Our farm is literally carved out of a woods. We are surrounded by woods and picking ticks off horses has always been a daily activity here. A hammer and steel plate for tick squashing is just a part of my grooming tools. I started the mares on Bug Check just about a month ago and have to tell you I have picked off ONE tick off ONE horse since then. And it was dead??? I never believe marketing claims but am so happy my husband was so positive it wouldn't work =) We have also thus far noticed there are no gnat bites. Usually the girls are all chewed up by now. We sat and watched the other night and the flies are landing on them however they are not biting. I can't wait to see how the deer and horse flies react. THANK YOU SO MUCH Dr Dan for making my mares a whole lot more comfortable. I never actually believed it would work either. 35 years of owning horses and I finally found something that works. Thank you.
-Amy

Janna w/ questions about Laminitis w/ older gelding…

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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
877.873.8838

Check out these helpful links:

The Natural Horse Vet Magazine: http://www.DrDanMag.com

What To Feed Your Horse? http://www.WhatToFeedYourHorse.com

Dr. Dan's Library: http://www.DrDanLibrary.com

The Natural Vet On The Net: http://TheNaturalVet.net

Janet asks quick question about deworming her mare…

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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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Check out these helpful links:

The Natural Horse Vet Magazine: http://www.DrDanMag.com

What To Feed Your Horse? http://www.WhatToFeedYourHorse.com

Dr. Dan's Library: http://www.DrDanLibrary.com

The Natural Vet On The Net: http://TheNaturalVet.net

Mary asks, “what type of oats” and shares about her horses flourishing and blossoming!

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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
 

Check out these helpful links:

The Natural Horse Vet Magazine: http://www.DrDanMag.com

What To Feed Your Horse? http://www.WhatToFeedYourHorse.com

Dr. Dan's Library: http://www.DrDanLibrary.com

The Natural Vet On The Net: http://TheNaturalVet.net

Raida asks about Horse Pastures

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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

Check out these helpful links:

The Natural Horse Vet Magazine: http://www.DrDanMag.com

What To Feed Your Horse? http://www.WhatToFeedYourHorse.com

Dr. Dan's Library: http://www.DrDanLibrary.com

The Natural Vet On The Net: http://TheNaturalVet.net

Jody sends us a testimonial- thanks Jody!

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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!

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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!

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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,
 
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Vera and Babe The Ox

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.
Perfect pastures Article- PDF
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.
  Perfect pastures Article- PDF
 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!
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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!
 NEW! BUG CHECK FIELD FORMULA
 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!
 
 IClick To Listen 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

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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”

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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…

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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.

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Just Another “Bug Check” Testimonial…

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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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Hear/Download 2 New Audios Recorded At 2011 Equine Affaire (Columbus Ohio)

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NEW
 "Spring 2011 EQUINE AFFAIRE"
"Fat, Overweight and Cresty-Necked Horses" recorded live on-stage at the 2011 Equine Affaire in Columbus Ohio! Be sure to listen/download other presentations including the bonus audios recorded "at the booth"!
Click On Play Arrow On Any Player Below To Start Audio Or Use Download Link To Save


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NEW"Spring 2011 EQUINE AFFAIRE"
Bonus Audio recorded "at the booth" while answering questions on a variety of topics for people, pets and horse.

 


MP3 File

 

 

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discussion with Kim. (she loves our products!)

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Hi, I just starting using the RED CAL ,  Just Add Oats and Weight Check Oil feeding  program for our 2 horses and love it. However,  the question for this email is my friend is in Mexico (from US but there on extended visit) and her dog has worms. What can we recommend to expel them at this stage? FYI-she had him on Heartguard!!

Thanks in advance for your response on a product to recommend.

Kim B.

For sure nothing over the counter… it took me 3 years to find the right combination of ingredients for our product called Worm Check and was created for horses but people use it for their pet's health too.

Unfortunately I have tried to ship to Mexico in the past but with little success .. I would ask a veterinarian there as what types of worms it is— this is an important part of treatment and such may be specific to that geographical area.

Wish I could help more.

Thanks, I am not sure what type [of worms it is] but forwarded your email….

Also, just sent in our horse fecals for parasite testing [Worm Check Exam]… Will be ordering more products from your site!

My sister saw and spoke to you at Ohio Equine Affaire and we are fans!! I am in Massachusetts, she is in Evans City PA.
Thanks again, Kim

Thank You for your support Kim. I am glad I got to meet your sister.

Referenced:
WhatToFeedYourHorse.com
WormCheck.com

 

Shandy asks about grain in spring and summer…

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Thank you for you great products, my two horse have been on them for 8 mos and look and feel beautiful!  

The ferrier said their feet have NEVER looked so good!  

My question, we are blessed with 10 acres of beautiful grass for 2 horses, (new home this past year) typically they don't need hay or whole oats during the spring / summer because the grass is so full.  

Would you suggest still giving a minimal amount so I can add oil and minerals?  Red Cal is still available year around.

Thanks again!  

Shandy
 

Thanks for sharing the great results Shandy. And by all means, the answer is YES to continue to provide the supplements and grain… grass just won't  "cut it ". :-)

I appreciate your support. Thanks for asking!

Refererence: www.WhatToFeedYourHorse.com
 

what Jenny posted on my Facebook Wall (thanks Jenny!)

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I am reminded of one of my favorite quotations— this from a Robert Frost poem:

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I–
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
 

from Jenny…

Dr. Dan, I would like to thank you on behalf of my mom. One month ago, she purchased your products for her Jack Russel Terrier. He had allergies so bad that he was on allergy shots every 2 weeks, and steroids on top of that to help stop the itching. After much prodding from me, she ordered Health Check, Aller Check and Omega check and switched him to the Innova dog food (as suggested- and away from the Vet recommended food).

After just one month, he is completely itch free. Yes, I said COMPLETELY itch free. NO MORE SHOTS, NO MORE STEROIDS!!! Yes, amazing, but it's what i expected. All 6 of my horses are on your products. All healthy, happy, and loving life. Expensive? yes. Worth it? Absolutely.

Thanks again for coming over to the "dark side" ;-)
 

Natural Vet  (I said)

Thank you Jenny for sharing this. What a wonderful post to find waiting for me on my wall when I logged in this morning after a couple of weeks working away at the Equine Affaire and Midwest Horse Fair. I will be posting this to the blog as well. I appreciate the support and encouragement from you both. Thank You.