Redbo: My horse is foundered now Dr. he has 1/4 rotation and on padded shoes. So I should buy him MSM and flax meal? Beau is also eating oats and Meadow Herb. About 5 lbs. per day
Redbo: And what exactly does flax oil do?
Dr.Harman: Redbo, flax oil makes the cells more permeable to insulin and kicks in the fat-burning metabolic pathways in the liver.
Dr.Harman: The MSM is probably less important than the flax and minerals.
revard: You hit that on the head doctor, my pony does have Cushings, and is being treated for it by our Vet, with pergorid (i know i spelled that wrong), will MSM still benefit him?
EquiStaff: We're about to wrap up--
Redbo: Great Thank you so much Dr.
Redbo: A salt block ?
Dr.Harman: Redbo, it depends on if your horse needs that many oats. If your horse has a tendency to be fat, cut the oats out, or limit them.
Redbo: oh no he is not fat. 5 lbs. of oats and meadow herb combined
Dr.Harman: Revard, MSM will benefit him, but you won't see much change. If you want to see change in the Cushings horse, follow the diet advice we already talked about.
littleox: Sorry, I got knocked off as Ruffian. Dr. Harman, great chat. EquiSearch, PLEASE run this chat transcript. Too much information for me to take in so quickly.
Dr.Harman: Redbo, a salt block is fine in the pasture, but also have to have your free choice minerals.
Redbo: OK thank you Dr.
Dr.Harman: Thanks, Little ox. There is a lot of information here!
EquiStaff: Thanks, everyone, for attending this chat--and thanks to Dr. Harman and HorseTech.com for sponsoring the chat.
Redbo: Thank you, Dr.
Melis: thank you
Dr.Harman: Thanks everyone! You can consult any of the holistic vets on the American Holistic Veterinary Medicine Association Web site for more information. I do some telephone consultations. You can call the appointments line at 540-229-1855.
Redbo: Thank you very much. The info was very helpful.
EquiStaff: Please check out the August 2002 issue of <i>Practical Horseman</i> for more information from Dr. Harman. Good night, everyone!
Dr.Harman: Good night!
