This message is from: Linda Lottie <horselo...@hotmail.com>
Debby.......rather than alfalfa have you tried Senior Feed.......complete feed and easily digestable......good for those with poor teeth Linda in WI Fjords are shedding.......LOL been so nice here and I am lovin' it......I like "brown" :) > From: miss.am...@earthlink.net > To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > Subject: cushings > Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:27:01 -0600 > > This message is from: "Debby" <miss.am...@earthlink.net> > > > Id done some research, just looking to see what supplements are out there > for cushings horses, to help boost immune system. Amber has been on the > pergolide for 2 yrs. Shed had a tummy bout around Thanksgiving, it cured > with the bio sponge and antibiotics, but does seem she isnt feeling as > comfortable or normal as she use to. Could be the cold temps weve > gotten, lots of rain and having to stay in. She keeps an ucky eye. > Id read some information that the outlook was not good for them, the > pergolide is a treatment, not a cure. She does seem to be a bit owey on her > feet, not so much that shes laying down, and Id felt a bit of heat in > them after the tummy issue, I expected to, but yesterday they were cooler. > Her teeth are not good so she has to be fed alfalfal, the leaves are the only > thing she can eat. She is pickier, Im sure her tummy isnt like it use > to be. Anyway, wondered what supplements, other than vit. E. > What is the outcome, for those that have had cushings horses. I mean, I know > its not good, but I just wondered. Never had one before. > Thanks. > Debby > > Important FjordHorse List Links: > Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e > FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l