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Dr. Getty
Jun 5, 2009 - 7:34PM
Re: additional info to my post

Hi Rochelle,

Take a look at the Super label -- if it is mostly sugar then it could have an influence on behavior.

There seems to be several things going on -- the possibility of an ulcer, difficulty maintaining weight, and you mentioned a "belly" in your first post which indicates poor forage digestion. Horses do not get fat on the underside -- distention indicates gas.

I believe the best way I can help you would be to go over the big picture and evaluate him in detail. Please consider a phone visit -- that way I can examine his history, exercise, diet, medical interventions, environment, etc. to customize a plan to help him gain muscle, improve his overall condition, and make him into the horse you'd like him to be.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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