interesting result from feeding Aloe Vera and bicarbonate soda

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I started feeding my new one this about 11/12 days ago as I suspect she has ulcers because she is a picky and dainty eater for her 16.1h size and also nibbling and mouthing at anything she can get hold of
but the last 3/4 days she is eating me out of house and home and has stopped nibbling/mouthing on everything.

I've been feeding 200ml and a huge teaspoon twice a day. Who would have thought such a small amount would make such a difference.

Unfortunately she is off to vets in the new year as vet suspects KS. I am so hoping it's just ulcers instead
 
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Out of interest what made you think to feed it? My boy isn't eating so very interested in the theory of this? How did you feed it?
 
shadowboy said:
Out of interest what made you think to feed it? My boy isn't eating so very interested in the theory of this? How did you feed it?
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Many years ago I had a horse with a virus in October vet recommended the aloe vera juice. Each year after he would seem a little flat so would feed it again. Now every year I feed it as precaution and added the bicarb as it's great for settling the tummy.

I will be reducing the aloe vera to 100 twice a day for 10 days see if she can cope on that. Then will stop feeding it and hope she is ok
I added it to a little mix which I know she will eat
 
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Diggingup66xmastrees said:
where do you get the aloe vera and bicarb? I have the baking stuff in the cupboard ;) but do you get cheaper, bigger pots?
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I buy full strength aloe vera from Holland and Barratt as I want to know I am getting decent stuff without paying silly prices. I've only bought a couple of small pots of BS from chemist as don't intend to feed it long term
 
How did you get the aloe vera into her? It has a bitter taste, I used to give it to a dog many years ago but it was sometimes a struggle - did you syringe it?
 
JillA said:
How did you get the aloe vera into her? It has a bitter taste, I used to give it to a dog many years ago but it was sometimes a struggle - did you syringe it?
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No I mix it with the BS and pour it over her mix. With one that was fussy years ago I mixed it with apple squash or used it to soak speed beet
 
Our mare had a virus when she was six and needed lots of antibiotics etc - she was off for about 4 months in total. Vet suggested feeding Aloe Vera liquid to build up her immunity and it made a big difference to her recovery. She was much brighter almost immediately. I had to feed quite large quantities, about 250ml a day; she didn't mind the taste but it is seriously expensive to feed at those rates so I was pleased the insurance covered it!
 
I am a believer in Aloe Vera Juice for various things and have never had any problems with any of thm eating it, just mixed in a little chaff or something. I always buy from H&B, never from that Forever living group.
 
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