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Traci
 IP: 67.185.212.155 Jun 16, 08 - 9:09 AM |
inflamed thyroid
Dr getty I have a 22 year old Quarter horse with an inflamed thyroid My vet says there really isnt anything they can do about it but I was wondering if there was a product that would benefit him with this condition? he is on a daily vitamin your flaxseed cup of bran grass/alfalfa mix 2x daily he looks great anything else you would recommend? He is retired on an acre |
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Dr. Getty
IP: 66.118.192.138 Jun 21st, 2008 - 9:02 AM |
Re: inflamed thyroid
Hi Traci, Thyroiditis is often an auto-immune disease where the body attacks its own thyroid gland. At first there is too much thyroid hormone released, following by the destruction of the gland, leading to true hypothyroidism. The use of thyroid medication is the typical treatment and you should discuss this with your veterinarian. Nutritionally, the goal is to reduce inflammation. Antioxidants are important, and I would recommend replacing your multiple vitamin/mineral supplement with a double dose of PreOx. Keep me posted, Dr. Getty 
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Traci
IP: 198.1.36.1 Aug 7th, 2008 - 3:35 PM |
Re: inflamed thyroid
If I feed Preox 2 oz a day I can take him of the Horse Guard vitamins and Flax? Since I see Flax added to Preox? |
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Dr. Getty
IP: 66.118.192.138 Aug 7th, 2008 - 8:06 PM |
Re: inflamed thyroid
Hi Traci, Yes, if you feed PreOx, you won't need another vitamin/mineral supplement. You may want to continue feeding Nutra Flax, only in a lesser quantity since a double dose of PreOx still doesn't have as much flaxseed as one scoop of Nutra Flax. And, I recommend 2 to 3 scoops of Nutra Flax for a 1000 lb horse. All the best, Dr. Getty
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