Iron Tonic

[Gilbey]

I have spoken to my vet today after a routine blood test on my Grand Prix dressage horse and the red blood cell count is low. Everything else fine. He has recommended a good Iron Tonic and Haemolytan (which I have and use on another horse). He has also advised that the horse takes a holiday with light work only (which is fine) and we retest in 6 weeks time. My question is can anyone recommend a tried and tested Iron Tonic? The horse is a bit faddy about his food if it tastes 'odd'!! Thanks for reading this. I have also posted this on the Vet Forum.

 

[kirstykate]

Try Red Cell

 

[TwoStroke]

What makes the vet think that it is an iron deficiency? Surely a copper deficiency would be a more likely cause?

 

[Izzwizz]

Ask your Vet about a tonic called "Event", its a very concentrated supplement full of vits etc. A horse on our yard has had it, can't remember exactly but I think its taken over 3 or 4 months. My friend's horse was lethargic but didn't have blood tests. It may have the boost for your horse, I'm not too sure regarding the iron but your Vet should know.

 

[TandD]

red cell is amazing! my tb was on it for a month after a virus and he bounced right back!

 

[Dobiegirl]

Red cell is good as is the NAF one but my horse hated the Event one.

Forgot to say after the Red Cell he was so hyped up for a few days.