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Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Uveitis

Do you have any experience or suggestions on treating
a horse with uveitis? Is there any vitamin or mineral
supplement that might help?MBK3

Where are you from? Duluth

How did you locate this forum? Purchased your book

Re: Uveitis

Hello Julie,

I have had several uveitis cases this year and have had good results with the following supplemental regimen:

1)Antioxidants -- SuPer Antioxidant to help reduce the damaging effect of free radicals formed.

2) Extra Vitamin E to bring total up to 7,000 IU per day -- add SuPer E Natural provides 1,000 IU per scoop. Use it to supplement the SuPer Antioxidant.

3) Vitamin C -- 15,000 to 20,000 mg per day. C-442 offers vitamin C in a buffered form.

4) MSM -- MSM to ease inflammation.

5) Omega 3 fatty acids in the form of ALA and fish oils (DHA and EPA): Kaufmann's Omega-3-F is a new preparation that I find especially useful for easing inflammation and helping the body heal.

This is a very aggressive approach and basically uses nutrients in a pharmacological manner to aid in healing. There may be other supplements, depending on the specific horse. For that reason, you may wish to consider a personal phone visit.

Please keep me posted.

All the best,

Dr. Getty
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse

Julie Sandstedt
Do you have any experience or suggestions on treating
a horse with uveitis? Is there any vitamin or mineral
supplement that might help?MBK3

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO