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Dr. Getty, I have a 22 year old appy gelding who has lost some weight. I just got him this spring and I have trail ridden him some and I just figured the weight loss was due to the exercise he was getting. I had his teeth done and he is on senior feed plus he has access to all the hay he wants and he was on pasture before this. He has put some of his weight on since I have started him on the senior feed but not all. What would you recommend. Thanks, Debbie
Where are you from? Illinois
How did you locate this forum? friend
Hi Debbie,
Sounds like you are making progress toward his gaining weight. To give your efforts a boost, consider adding Ration Plus to his diet. I would also recommend a high-fat supplement such as Nutra Flax (flaxseed meal) or Hard Keeper to add additional calories to his diet.
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Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO