Laminitis Supplements ??? Any advice anyone ??

[treacle86]

Just wondered if anyone had used any lami supplements , lamiguard , etc ??

If they are good, bad , etc ??

Thanks Guys xx

 

[sema01]

I've used 'ungulat' on one horse and it seemed to help a lot. Didn't cure the problem, but the horse appeared to have a lot less discomfort walking. Took a few weeks.

 

[treacle86]

Thanks i think a friend of mine has used ungulat i think ,

I was thinking of lami products that may prevent onset of lami , if that is at all possible ??!!!

or for use when the pony doesnt have lami at present ??


thanks guys xx

 

[bensababy]

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Thanks i think a friend of mine has used ungulat i think ,

I was thinking of lami products that may prevent onset of lami , if that is at all possible ??!!!

or for use when the pony doesnt have lami at present ??


thanks guys xx

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Other than a grazing muzzle, restricted grazing, good balanced diet and exercise i personally think supplements are a waste of time.

 

[Genesis]

Hi I've just started G on Foundergard, she was on Lamigard, which I've now changed to Biotin & Methionine. Watch this space re FG, but the Lamigard is good if pricey. Guess I will never know just how much influence they have the condition when combined with all the usual management routines, but I'm gonna use them anyway. All the best Dx

 

[ruscara]

I use Founderguard , which I get on special license and prescription through my vet. So far as I know, it's the only 'supplement' which is proven to prevent laminitis in susceptible horses.

 

[Box_Of_Frogs]

I thought Founderguard was now only available in America? Or was it that at one time, owners could buy it across the counter at their local tack shops.

 

[karenjj]

I found Lamiguard to be a waste of money. I used various supplements on my mare and found MSM(sulphur) to be the most effective for us.

 

[ruscara]

My vet gets Founderguard for me. They have to apply for a 'licence' for me, and then can get me a 5 kilo tub (one a year). I have to make it last the year by using it carefully. I am now on my second tub.
I think you can get it via the internet from Australia but I haven't investigated this route myself.

I don't think there has ever been a time when you could buy it over the counter in this country as it's never been licenced for sale except to vets.

 

[kellyeaton]

i use nettle and hawthrone herb and naf slim line touch wood it is workin so far thats with strip grazing 24 hr soaked hay and a lot of excersice!