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Lynda changing to our program asks “how to switch to oats”

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Lynda

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Dr. Dan,
I talked with you at the Harrisburg Horse Expo. You
recommended a feeding program for my horse who has shingles, navicular
disease and arthritis in his rear hocks. I am getting ready to order
your products, but one question I didn't ask you was how to introduce
this change in diet. Also, I need to know how much oats you recommend
for his diet. My other horse, a 6 year old Rocky doesn't have any
health issues-except for being slightly overweight. I'm planning on
putting him on the same diet. Will that work for him as well? I'm
going to order the Just Add Oats 2X, Joint Check, Weight Check,
Red-Cal Plus and am going to try the Bug Check. I will wait to hear
from you before I place my order as I want to make sure I introduce a
change in their diet correctly so as not to cause any gut
problems.Thank you,
Lynda

Hi Lynda!

Thanks so much for allowing me… and of course our products… into your lives.

The program will work for both and it is a simple switch. Just take into account the amount of grain/feed you are now giving and over the course of a few days "totally" switch to the same volume of oats. So as you take away current grain/feed add same amount of oats back in until totally oats.

But you do want to start adding the supplements the day you start the switching process. Best to use the same idea… add just add a little of each the supplements daily and gradually work up to the total recommended amount suggested.

Again, I appreciate your support and look forward to you keeping me posted!

Dr. Dan

Nancy asks about mare’s breathing/allergy challenges, feeding and more…

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Nancy

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Please educate me why your AllerCheck will work compared to other product offerings.  My mare has breathing/allergies/insulin issues.

We have tried other products ((Standard Process Equine products, H_ _ _ _, E_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (resveratrol) Joint), allergy testing to help ID
causes, western meds which just caused complications, etc. We have tried the Just add Oats program and her insulin levels
sky-rocketed. She will eat the Bug Check/Red Cal occasionally – she is a fussy one.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Nancy,

Aller Check like all my products- that I personally formulated have simply been mainstays— basically the Weight Check Oil that replaced the old H2Ooil has been my only replacement of a product and even then it was because I finally found a non-GMO free source of omegas that I wanted and that I could trust… not that H2Oil didn't work- folks just loved the Weight Check Oil better. I added probiotics to Bug Check just to make it even more healthy and to make it more appealing to use year-round, as year-round usage is only going to help it support the "bug" challenges even more when the time comes. (not playing catch-up)

So with that said, I have always had my own "test-herd", if you will- I simply know and trust in what I have put together and trust the raw materials contained within. I don't worry about others products or pay much mind really— I also know what has helped thousands through the years and I appreciate the support and trust we have from so many.

I will say that my recommendations for allergy challenges are always based upon the feeding program— Aller Check is going to perform at its optimum level when used in conjunction– otherwise you may not be satisfied with results.

Now, as far as the feeding program- I normally don't hear this when one is on the program 100%… and using all 3 supplements- especially don't shortcut on the Weight Check Oil. Good fats are essential. Hopefully all other potential outside factors were not available… just so many- but at times I've had people providing beet pulp, molasses, flax and on and on and that just is not gonna work. I'm not saying you did– just that it could be several reasons— again as I have not had the feeding program "alone" be the cause of an insulin spike and that is with thousands of horses feeding for success- our way, every day.

Now- Only 2 reason why they don't eat Red Cal and that is too much potassium getting into system from other sources or salt blocks etc. not being removed. If needed a tablespoon can be top-dressed daily and if still picky about that… start with a pinch and slowly work up. These reasons and other factors are explained in the articles that are linked via FeedForSuccess.com

Same thing with Bug Check… if that pickey, start with very small amount ( a pinch even) that they will eat and then work up… if they stop work back down to last point and then work back up more slowly. In rare instances this always works.

Here is a link to my AskDrDan blog where you can read about others that have asked about "insulin" challenges etc. This is link returned after using the "search" box on the site. http://askdrdan.com/?s=insulin&submit=Search

I appreciate you asking and hope this helps Nancy.

Dr. Dan

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Lynne with navicular disease question for her horse

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What do you recommend to feed to a horse with navicular disease?  Would just add oats be too high carb?  I have used your products in the past.  I had a mare in foal founder. Used several of your products.  

She delivered a healthy foal and is still doing fine 3 years later!

Lynne

Hi Lynne,

Thanks so much for your kind words about out products. Oats are lowest in starch of all grains and I absolutely recommend Oats, but as I say… "oats alone are not enough",  thus the need for Just Add Oats supplement as part of the overall "feed For Success" feeding program.

For a  navicular challenge, our Feeding program is perfect to adhere to and build upon by supplementing with the targeted support offered from our Joint Check product (joint support + antioxidants!) Provide Joint Check at 1 to 2 scoops daily.

Thanks again for your support and thanks for considering our products again! (Be sure to review feeding program at the "What To Feed Link" below!)

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

 

Patricia asks about “sulfates in my horses diet”

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is there such a thing as a sulfate lick or are there enough in your Red Cal to supply a horses needs?

—Patricia

Hi Patricia, hope all is great!

Our RED CAL is so much better.  It is actually minerals in essentially a natural chelation type. Attaching minerals to sulfates is better than most BUT having the minerals from the ancient sea beds that are still attached to organic material (plant material etc.) Is so much better than merely attaching them to sulfur. (Sulfates).

I hope this helps 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

3 Throw Away All Salt and Mineral Blocks…
Make RED CAL Available Free Choice At All Times!

Our Red Cal supplement is a formulation and combination of calcium, micronutrients and herbs to help keep your horse healthy.

It is fed "FREE CHOICE", so it’s easy. And although you let them eat all they want, it’s economical too!

*About a dollar-a-day (or less!)

*Typically a 25 lb bag will last from 100 – 200 days for one horse but will vary depending upon the individual needs. Buying our bulk packages will make your per-day, per-horse investment even less!

Did you know that salt & mineral quality varies greatly? Unlike most, RED-CAL™ is not bleached, kiln dried, heated, or altered with chemicals or pollutants, it’s balanced by nature, not by man.

The minerals utilized are the finest available, with detail especially to purity and absorption.

"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 horse, 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. Horses must be able to get what they need when they need it! Period! RED CAL is fed free-choice and loose, not in a block form. Just hang a bucket on a fence post and pour a little in it. Rain does not even diminish effectiveness.
– Dr. Dan Moore

You can expect stronger bones, muscles, ligaments and better performance regardless of discipline. We believe this is our finest product yet developed and your horse will prove it. It is OK to use along with any of our other products and for any horse, any age. Use year round for best results.

If you don't consider any other portion of our feeding program at this time, at the very least you should provide RED CAL free-choice for your horses. ~~~ Dr. Dan

Pam wants to know what to feed very low thyroid, insulin resistant pony

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Hi Dr Dan, I need to know what to feed my very low thyroid, insulin resistant pony.  

thanks
Pam M.

Hi Pam,

Our foundational feeding "program", with the 3 needed supplements should be implemented 100% as soon as possible for best results. Along with this we have a "targeted" Critical Care product for "Overweight,Hyperthyroid, Insulin Resistant Support"should be provided until under control. It is pricey but nothing else like it and has helped many through the years.

"What To Feed" link below will direct you to program page for review.

I appreciate you asking and considering.

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

CriticalCare IR/Overweight

The more insulin produced daily, the shorter the life span! Even in “lesser” species like flies, ants and other bugs, resting insulin level is used as a gauge for life span. Guess what causes insulin to go up—sugar and carbohydrates. What do we feed our horses? Sugar and carbohydrates—like grain and sweet feed. Here is an example of the crisis our horses are facing today: Rocky Mountain Horses were initially bred in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, they essentially were raised in strip mine conditions—that is—just fed grass, and barely that—all five foundation sires to the breed were still breeding in there 30’s!! Still kicking in their 30’s and going strong!

Most horses today are considered ancient at 20 years of age. Certainly many factors are involved like over vaccination, and over deworming, etc., but I believe our horses today are quickly becoming insulin resistant and aging prematurely because of the insulin levels. The insulin/age correlation within other species is my basis of the theory. Just look around at your neighbor or perhaps your own belly—any extra fat around? Overweight, outright fat, cresty necked horses is almost the norm today.

So much insulin is being produced to handle the sugar that the body’s insulin receptors stop working. A comparison would be walking into Grandma’s kitchen on Thanksgiving day. That turkey smells sooo.. good when you first walk in, but after an hour or so you hardly smell it—your smell sensors have become resistant. Anything we can do to keep the insulin levels low or lessen the resistance to insulin will be much healthier—not just for horses but people and pets, too. The prevention is a high fat diet (log on our website for the scientific truth about how good saturated fats, like coconut oils are good for us and unsaturated, high trans-diets are killing us).

The basis of the formulation has been gathered from some of the leading physicians in diabetic and cardiac care. The literature supporting the ingredient function is overwhelming, and clinically it just is amazing. Ingredients include Carnitine, Lipoic Acid, Biotin, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Selenium, Chromium, L-Tyrosine, Cinnamon, Niacin, Ginger, Ginseng etc.

Cathy asks about what type of hay for these horses

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Dear Dr. Dan,
 
We are in Wisconsin, and have a client in Florida who has recently moved her horses down there and was having trouble keeping weight on her hot mare.  She started feeding a pelleted formula, and now the mare is so hot she cannot ride her.  The feed store employees told her not to feed oats unless she is feeding alfalfa hay, which she cant at $25 per bale!  She is feeding coastal hay, and that is about all she can find down there.  Will the oats keep weight on her mare?  Does she need to feed a different type of hay?  Is there any products made for “hot” horses to calm them?  Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
Cathy

Hello Cathy,

She just needs our feeding program.  The comment from the feed store guy is because the oats need balancing.. the "Just Add Oats", the RED CAL and the Weight Check Oil oil do that (naturallly!).

Bermuda Hay is awful! It is more apt to cause impaction/colic than any other But there are other hays to pick from, but as they already know that are just pricey. Just so you know for future reference, personally I have always like timothy and orchard at 50/50.

And of course NO commercial feed.

The program again will help with the weight especially the Weight Check Oil (whether weight on or weight off) and as it says on the label…. CALM Calories!

Oh yea, here is an easy direct link to my "Feed Oats" article in case you missed before:
http://askdrdan.com/2009/09/19/for-the-health-of-horses-feed-oats-2/

Hope this helps and thanks for asking! Hope all is going great for you guys!

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

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!

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glenn asks more about feeding program…

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OK i have read your very interesting article and this itch does come on every year. At the start of winter. I believed it was from different grasses. I have tried not feeding as he is in 20 acres. But he looks distressed and looses weight.

Am not sure what to do now  

Regards,

Glenn

Hello Glenn and thanks for taking a look.

First, if you haven't yet, be sure to also see the link below that will direct you to our Feeding Program- this is the foundation on which to build upon. The Weight Check Oil is great for weight issues and nothing like our RED CAL. If you have seen this info, you have already seen that I prefer oats- and whole and rolled/crimped if they are "fresh". Otherwise the rolled and crimped tend to breakdown and possibly go rancid.

For the added support providing Aller Check and Bug Check to get the "targeted" condition under control and then just for daily maintenance and goodness afterwards is my suggestion.

Then our Health Check or Joint Check (the latter is Health Check with added "joint-type" ingredients).

I truly feel you would have a new horse with the above, just as many others have through the years.

I appreciate you considering and asking.

Let me know if there is something left un-answered by our sites etc.

Karin updates us on Paint Mare “Bo”, comments on our feeding program asks about fertilizing/grazing…

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Dear Dr. Dan,

I wrote to you a month or so ago and was switching my mare who has laminitis, arthritis and who had EPM also a few years ago….Well, at the time, she was pretty lame and I had her on a processed feed. You told me that she could have oats. She had been looking quite thin this winter and is now looking better with the oats/ Just Add Oats / Joint Check / Red Cal diet. I give her a lb of oats a day. Anyway, you asked me to keep in touch, as I was not convinced that I could switch her onto the Joint Check without digestive upset.

Well, it went really well, and her lameness improved after about 2 weeks….I have her in soft-ride booties, but I am just about ready to start weaning her out of them, as she is doing so well. I am very pleased, and I think in the long run, it may be less expensive than the processed feeds and certainly easier to handle.

I do have a question for you about grazing, as she is on pasture. It is divided into small lots, so I can monitor how much she gets. I like for my horses to live like horses, and so they pretty much have 10 acres to roam around on. Do you think that the grazing will be an issue for her, and how should I handle that since she has laminitis? Also, is it okay to fertilize?

I will be sure to check out "Perfect Pastures". Thanks again for your advise….. Karin M.

Thanks for the great update and comments Karin, So happy things are better!

Do not fertilize.. only use lime. I would just be cautious and gradually introduce to the grass. Start out with 15-30 minutes or so a day and work back up to full turn out (hopefully the later) ,

Thanks for asking!

 

Perfect pastures Article- PDF


answereing Pat’s questions about her horses and dog…

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I have moved and now have 4 horses ranging from 23 to 25 years old.

I am feeding them rolled/steamed oats which are processed at a mill in NC. Our soil here is VERY RICH IN IRON (years ago iron ore was mined here). I have supplemented with Triple Crown 30 for a couple of months. Before this, they were all on Vita Royal formulated by Lindsey McLean and I used her mineral mix. I can no longer afford this feed, so I have moved to the oats and need a supplement to add to them.

What would your recommendation be?

Now, a canine question. I have a part Aussie/Brittany mix who sometimes has a "quivering" in his limbs — sometimes after running and sometimes not having done anything. He has been on "the honest kitchen" diet which is "dehydrated" food with no additional supplements, except krill oil (human grade — 1000 mg/day). Western medicine has nothing to offer me, and he has not realized any benefit from acupuncture.

Thanks much!
Pat H.

Our supplement called Just Add Oats is ideal! It is also not high in iron either. 

I would consider adding as well our Weight Check Oil and offering our Red Cal "free-choice" too.

www.WhatToFeedYourHorse.com explains all the"whys". Thousands are on the program… Because of age, you might also consider our supplement called Joint Check (Horses) and our Joint Check "for pets" for your dog.

Thanks for asking Pat.  Looking forward to your positive comments after using the above… you will see the difference and they will feel the difference!

Feed For Success… What To Feed Your Horse!

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1. Feed Oats plus Hay or Grass
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2. To the Oats- also add our Weight Check Oil
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3. Make our RED CAL free choice products
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3 Throw Away
All Salt and Mineral Blocks…
Make Red Cal Available Free Choice At All
Times!


Red-Cal (25lb.)Our
Red Cal supplement is a
formulation/combination of calcium,
micronutrients and herbs to help keep your
horse healthy. It is FREE CHOICE, so it’s
easy. Although you let them eat all they
want, it’s economical too. Typically a 25 lb
bag will last from 100 – 200 days for one
horse but will vary depending upon the
individual needs. Did you know that salt &
mineral quality varies greatly? Unlike most,
RED-CAL™ is not bleached, kiln dried,
heated, or altered with chemicals or
pollutants, it’s balanced by nature, not by
man. The minerals utilized are the finest
available, with detail especially to purity
and absorption. You can expect stronger
bones, muscles, ligaments and better
performance regardless of discipline. We
believe this is our finest product yet
developed and your horse will prove it. It
is OK to use along with any of our other
products and for any horse, any age. Use
year round for best results.

Hi-MAG FORMULA ALSO AVAILABLE! Same
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