Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Dr. Getty
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 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO
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
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO