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Peggy
Dec 11, 2006 - 8:04AM
Re: Stallion passing ALOT of gas

Hi Dr. Getty...thank you so much for getting back to me!! I discontinued the sunflower seeds and flax seeds last night...the more I read the info on your forum I decided that might be contributing to the problem. Also doubled the Ration Plus...will definitely keep him on that. Am wondering if possibly the Equine Saver might just have too much "stuff" in it...they refer to it as a "super food". Perhaps the Recovery EQ and the lubrisyn will be enough, with maybe Cosequin instead of Joint Saver. I read somewhere that too much MSM can cause gas, and the Joint Saver has 5000mg and Recovery EQ has 10,000...maybe that is to much??? Thanks again so much. I was really getting worried! Peggy

Where are you from? SC

How did you locate this forum? COH bulletin Bd

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Dec 11th, 2006 - 8:04 AM
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Dr. Getty
Dec 13, 2006 - 6:59AM
Re: Stallion passing ALOT of gas

Hi Peggy,

Tell me what's in the Equine Saver, or let me know their website and I'll be happy to take a look at it.

MSM may cause some gas -- it's possible. 15,000 mg of MSM is not dangerous.

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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Dec 13th, 2006 - 6:59 AM
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Peggy
Dec 13, 2006 - 12:12PM
Re: Stallion passing ALOT of gas

Hi Dr. Getty. Thanks so much for taking the time to help me out! I'm going to try to attach a link for the Equine Saver...its got so many ingredients it would take forever to send them to you! I've quit giving it to him, and also the joint saver, (with 5,000mg MSM) and the gas does seem to be better. Think I'll give him a weeks worth of Sand Clear next week...give him time to get over whatever has caused this. Thanks again. Hope this link gets you there! https://figuerolalaboratories.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=166

Where are you from? SC

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Dec 13th, 2006 - 12:12 PM
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Dr. Getty
Dec 15, 2006 - 11:41AM
Re: Stallion passing ALOT of gas

Hi Peggy,

I looked at the link and it sure it lengthy! Since you are giving TC low starch -- go ahead and weigh it -- that way you know how much your horse is getting. Then, if you are not feeding according to the directions, you can purchase Triple Crown's 12% supplement to go along with their feed. This would be a better, and more economical way to go. It may also be safer, since there may be too many overlaps with this product plus the complete ration (Triple Crown low starch).

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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