Alison
Registered: 13/10/05
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Reply with quote | #21 |
Hi Sue. 8 months ago my elderly pony was not a well boy with recurring chronic laminitis, sweating, excessive thirst & very thick coat (all the symptoms of cushings) then he collapsed with a suspected mini heart attack. The vets were almost 100% sure he had cushings, however, only the test could confirm it. I decided not to have it done as I was told it would involve several blood tests being done with a specific amount of hours between each & my pony having to fast for so many hours etc etc. I decided instead to try treating the symptoms with natural remedies & if there was no improvement, then I would have to consider having him put to sleep. I could not have continued to let him suffer the excruciating pain he was constantly in with the laminitis. Thankfully, I discovered this wonderful website & read about the magnesium supplement. Almost immediately after starting it the laminitis went. There's been no sign of it recurring since! I also started him on chaste berry (agnus castus) & within 2 weeks the sweating had stopped & his thirst returned to normal. He's now back to full health, looking great & often galloping around the field to let off some steam! If I hadn't found this site & had received the suggestions & support that I have had then I honestly doubt whether I would still have my pony today. So to Shelley & everyone THANK YOU Alison |
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shelley
Registered: 18/12/03
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Reply with quote | #22 |
Just so pleased things are working well for your baby and thanks to others too who've contributed to this site and my knowledge. Shells
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Elle
Registered: 09/10/05
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Alison, isn't it fantastic that we've both been helped by this website.
I'm glad to hear all's going well for you too.
I just wonder if the vets will take on board what we've found out. My farrier had never heard of magnesium for laminitis, but he's certainly paying attention to what's going on.
Sue
( about time I created my own login !)
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bobbydazla
Registered: 12/05/06
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thought id give you an update - although not massively helpful... ive been scarcely on the yard c/o having baby so no fireworks recently! as there is no grass to speak of (all burnt off) ive been able to breathe with bob and his laminitis. hes been having Laminshield (40% magnesium) , mainly as its the only one in stock at our saddlery, but hes not laminitic so far so i dont want to jinx it by stopping!!! im most concerned that we are going to have a downpour, improved grazing and laminitis strikes???? lots of excellent posts above, thanks. just reinforces that there is so much info out there to plough through tho! |
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Claire
Registered: 02/04/04
Posts: 173
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Just kind of bumping this thread....just thought I'd mention that magnesium seems to have worked wonders for Bo. Last year she has a mild bought of laminitis and after doing lots of reading I ended up feeding her magnesium oxide. Normally it's hell trying to keep the weight off her but she even managed to loose weight this winter (which she normally doesn't do) and so far *crosses fingers* the weight seems to be staying off....my EP also says good things about magnesium in regards to hoof health as well and even my vet says to continue using it.....so will keep you posted on how she does.
I buy magnesium from an ebay shop (naturalhorsesupplies I think) and can get it in large quantaties which is great. (the more you order the more you save on postage) and she also supplies many other natural remedies...just search for magnesium oxide on ebay and you should be able to find her.
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shelley
Registered: 18/12/03
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Reply with quote | #26 |
Hiya,
Superb, so so glad magnesium is helping. Great tip on where you get it from. How much do you feed etc?
Shelley
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Claire
Registered: 02/04/04
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I think I was advised to feed a heaped teaspoonful per 100 KG of bodyweight.
My EP says that you can't really feed too much as they just pee out any thier body doesn't need. It can however make thier droppings a bit runny if you are feeding too much so keep and eye on that and if you do notice loose droppings then reduce the dose slightly.
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Claire
Registered: 02/04/04
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shelley
Registered: 18/12/03
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Reply with quote | #29 |
Excellent,
may try to make that a link to help others too.
Shells
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karin
Registered: 17/03/09
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 Hi, I know this post has been round for a while but the dreaded lami is always a worry!
I have the Magnesium but for the first time ever, my two are being awkward about eating it! even leaving carrots coated in it! ideas please!
Many Thanks, Karin
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shelley
Registered: 18/12/03
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Hi Karin,
what have you tried?
Have you tried putting it into a hard feed? Speedi-beet is allowed for lami's.
making sure they have enough that they don't see/smell/taste the mag?
Boring out a small hole in an apple and putting the mag in there?
Is any of that helpful, let me know more?
Shelley
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karin
Registered: 17/03/09
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Reply with quote | #32 |
 Thanks Shelley, tried drilling holes in apples today and they both had near to their full dosage! Theyve both decided theyre not interested in Happy Hoof when theres scrummy grass! My Dales hasnt had lami, my Welshy got pretty close to it(my opinion) few years ago, just as natives think theyre at risk, prevention better than cure!
Thanks again, Karin X
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