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Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition

Welcome to my forum.

Here you will find more than 6 years of questions and my answers. It is searchable and offers a great deal of information.

Currently, I am discontinuing new questions. This may change in the future, but in the meantime, please know that It has been a true pleasure serving you.

Take a look at my Nutrition Library and Tips of the Month for a variety of answers on selected topics. Be sure to sign up for my monthly e-newsletter, Forage for Thought.

I also have a growing number of recordings on "Teleseminars on Nutrition Topics that Concern You" as well as the new, Spotlight on Equine Nutrition Series -- printed versions of favorite teleseminars.

And finally, look for my articles in a variety of local publications and online newsletters, as well as the Horse Journal, where I am the Contributing Nutrition Editor.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition

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j

Oct 20, 2006 - 3:01PM

Re: emaciated mare

I just wanted to say that my old Standardbred who was put down last year had some sort of weird problem with weight for the last couple of years of her life, so I don't believe it was you. She was 23, I fed her everything and anything to try and get her to gain weight, had numerous tests, etc and she ended up scrawny as heck and she was still happy as can be. I broke the bank on her and it still haunts me that she got that thin. I was afraid the SPCA would come to my house and take her away. But I know in my heart that I did everything to try and get her to gain weight.

Where are you from? NH

How did you locate this forum? Another website

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Oct 20th, 2006 - 3:01 PM

d

Oct 22, 2006 - 11:46AM

Re: emaciated mare

Hi JS,

I understand your frustration with the situation you had. You're right -- it was not your fault. It was very likely cancer, which can cause unexplained weight loss.

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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Oct 22nd, 2006 - 11:46 AM