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Gemma
Oct 2, 2011 - 4:17PM
Re: Flaxseed and thrush

Thanks again for your response. So do I need to slowly wean him off of Thyro-L, how do I do that? He has been on it for almost three month and is almost out of it. However, I can get a bit more if needed to help wean him off of it. I want to do it properly so it won't cause any adverse reactions.

Where are you from? Utah

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Oct 2nd, 2011 - 4:17 PM
Dr. Juliet Getty
Oct 9, 2011 - 5:16PM
Re: Flaxseed and thrush

Hello Gemma,

You'll want to enlist your vet's help with this since blood will need to be tested once each month to monitor the thyroid function. Generally speaking, if your horse has been on Thyro-L for three months, you would take 2 months to wean your horse off of it. And you would do it very slowly, with your vet's assistance.

All the best,

Dr. Getty :)
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse


Gemma
Thanks again for your response. So do I need to slowly wean him off of Thyro-L, how do I do that? He has been on it for almost three month and is almost out of it. However, I can get a bit more if needed to help wean him off of it. I want to do it properly so it won't cause any adverse reactions.

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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Oct 9th, 2011 - 5:16 PM
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Gemma
Oct 11, 2011 - 10:35AM
Re: Flaxseed and thrush

Thanks. The vet is coming out tomorrow to help start the process. Thank you so much for all of your advice! Hopefully, I will be moving my horse at the end of the month and will be able to implement free feeding and get him in an environment, exercise, and diet that promotes wieght loss. I will let you know how it goes. Also I ordered your book and can't wait to recieve it!

Where are you from? Utah

How did you locate this forum? Search Engine

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Oct 11th, 2011 - 10:35 AM
Dr. Juliet Getty
Oct 24, 2011 - 8:23AM
Re: Flaxseed and thrush

Hello Gemma,

Excellent! Yes, please keep me posted.

All the best,

Dr. Getty
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse

Gemma
Thanks. The vet is coming out tomorrow to help start the process. Thank you so much for all of your advice! Hopefully, I will be moving my horse at the end of the month and will be able to implement free feeding and get him in an environment, exercise, and diet that promotes wieght loss. I will let you know how it goes. Also I ordered your book and can't wait to recieve it!

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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Oct 24th, 2011 - 8:23 AM
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