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Re: Older horse with allergies & copd

Ok, I'm getting ready to order Pre Ox but I also need a hoof supplement for this guy. Do I need to be concerned about 'overdosing' on things like Methionine and Lysine. I know to be careful of Selenium.

I'm looking at Master's Hoof Blend since I'd also get the probiotics there.

Would Reitsport or any of the Glanzens give him the same antioxidents ast Pre-Ox. (Since they also address hoof, etc would they be a better, though more expensive choice?)

In short, my concerns for him are 1.) Allergies. 2.) Hoof--he has BAD feet but a basic supplement has helped tons. 3.) Maybe some joint support, though he never seems lame, I figure as a preventative measure, why not?

Thanks.

Melissa

Where are you from? Pocono Mts PA

How did you locate this forum? google

Re: Older horse with allergies & copd

Hi Melissa,

I see that you ordered the Master's Hoof Blend and PreOx, along with Ration Plus. All of these are fine and go well together. The Glanzen products are not as high in antioxidants as PreOx but close.

For his joints, I would highly recommend Actiflex Senior. I give this to my older fellow and it works very, very well.

The only thing I would add, if necessary, is extra Vitamin C -- but try what you have first and see how his respiratory situation does.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO