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Blog Archives
Impaction Colic in horses: how to keep things flowing
Tagged with: Colic, Colic Surgery, Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Stomach
Posted in G.I. Health & Conditions
Posted in G.I. Health & Conditions
Can you spot the secret stresses?
This scene might look picture perfect, but things aren’t always what they seem. The fact is, no matter how pampered a horse is, there are aspects of modern horsekeeping that are at odds with the way he was designed to live. These conflicts can take a troublesome toll, causing a range of problems from digestive upset to compromised immunity and even a affecting your horse’s soundness and performance…
Tagged with: Arthritis, Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Joint Health, SmartSupplements, Stomach, Supplements, Weight
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Electrolytes and Ulcers: Is There a Link?
“I’ve heard lately that electrolytes are contraindicated for horses with a history of ulcers – is this true?…”
Is Your Horse At Risk?
Recent research has shown there may be things you’re accidentally doing (or not doing) that are proven to increase your horse’s risk for colic.
Too Hot? Too Cold? How to Find Just Right.
Would your horse pass the Goldilocks test? If it feels like you’re riding a powder keg or a drowsy slug, the right supplements might help!
Tagged with: Calming, Digestion, SmartCalm, SmartDigest, SmartEnergy, SmartGain, SmartSupplements, Supplements, Weight
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Colic Prevention: Proven Tips to Help Reduce Your Horse’s Risk
Enjoy our free Webinar – Colic Prevention: Proven Tips to Help Reduce Your Horse’s Risk, hosted by Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak’s Medical Director/Staff Veterinarian and Jessica Normand, Director of Supplement Marketing. Learn helpful tips to reduce your horse’s risk for colic.
26 Things You Can Start Today That Could Change Your Horse’s Life
You want to take the best care of your horse, but sometimes it’s hard to know how to help. SmartPak to the rescue! We have 26 tips that can take your horse’s health from “good” to “great.”…
Tagged with: Digestion, Gastric, Joint Health, Skin & Coat, SmartSupplements, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
What to do about Horses with Diarrhea
“I have a 26 year old TWH that has chronic diarrhea. He had vet work done last year, when it first started, with his blood work coming back normal, fecal exam okay and teeth are okay. No feed or hay change. Actually, his stool will be somewhat normal, not firm apples but has some substance to them, for most of the time then about once or twice a month it gets loose to the point of liquid…”
From AAEP’s Ask the Vet: Digestive Disturbance
“I bought a mare approximately 2 1/2 months ago. She came from a bad situation, basically a rescue. She was not starved but thinner than she should be. She was being fed sweet feed (I believe they said 4 quarts a day). Since I’ve had her, I had her teeth done (they were terrible), dewormed her (ivermectin), I give her as much free-choice hay as possible (I have no grass) along with her grain…”
Tagged with: Colic, Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Stomach
Posted in G.I. Health & Conditions, Muscle & Weight Management, Nutrition
Posted in G.I. Health & Conditions, Muscle & Weight Management, Nutrition
Ulcers, GastroGard and Supplements
“My 6 year old mare has recently been diagnosed with an ulcer. They recommended 14 days of GastroGuard. I see that most of the studies have been done on 30 days of treatment. Do you usually treat for 14 days or longer in your practice? Also is there a supplement you recommend for horses with ulcers? Thank you. Regards, Laurie Bennison”
Tagged with: Colic, Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Stomach, Supplements, Ulcers
Posted in G.I. Health & Conditions
Posted in G.I. Health & Conditions
From AAEP’s Ask the Vet: Feeding to Prevent Ulcers
My stallion has ulcers every couple of years. What would be a good diet for him? At present he gets good quality alfalfa / grass hay with about one pound of 12% sweet feed daily at 6:30 am and 3:30 pm. All the fresh water he can drink. – Glen
From AAEP’s Ask the Vet: Post Colic Surgery Diet – Question #2
I have a 7 year old Haflinger mare – pleasure use – I’m concerned with being sure she’s receiving adequate nutrition requirements without over feeding. Currently she’s on a hay based diet with a gastric supplement and a joint supplement fed daily. She receives soaked alfalfa cubes daily in order to add supplements to her diet. She has a history of colic including surgery and a bout of colitis which landed her in the hospital for 10 days…
Tagged with: AAEP, Colic, Colic Surgery, Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Stomach
Posted in Basic Health Care, G.I. Health & Conditions, Nutrition
Posted in Basic Health Care, G.I. Health & Conditions, Nutrition
From AAEP’s Ask the Vet: Post Colic Surgery Diet
What would you recommend for grain/hay and/or probiotics for a 15 yr old mare that has tied up before, ulcered and just had colic surgery. Her intestines were impacted with Corn Cob bedding. She is not forming manure yet, still cow patty style, she will be home a week March 3rd. Thanks, Brenda
Tagged with: AAEP, Colic, Colic Surgery, Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Stomach
Posted in Basic Health Care, G.I. Health & Conditions, Nutrition
Posted in Basic Health Care, G.I. Health & Conditions, Nutrition
Nephrosplenic Entrapment as a Cause of Colic
My gelding recently had a nephrosplenic entrapment. Treated successfully with rolling. What can be done to prevent this? Are there any early warning signs that I may have missed? How often does this recur? DG, Pennsylvania
Tagged with: Colic, Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Stomach
Posted in Diseases & Conditions, G.I. Health & Conditions
Posted in Diseases & Conditions, G.I. Health & Conditions
