Mag Ox for Laminitis/Cushings symptoms prevention

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Hi, I've fed mag ox for the last three years or so following a laminitis episode and touch wood we haven't had a lami itis problem since, particularly with fat deposits.

However I re jigged Yas' feed regime on the basis that she was regaining weight too quickly post colic, and she now gets Top Spec Senior balancer with Top Chop lite and has been on this for the last three weeks or so.

Would it be beneficial to continue to add the Mag Ox, or would I just be wasting it and overdosing her? She was starting to develop a slight crestiness in the lower part of her neck with the previous feed regime which I think is starting to reduce again, but my farrier pointed out that her eyes looked a bit bulgy too. I haven't had her tested for cushings although I have enquired about it with my vets.
 
the top spec senior doesnt appear to have mag ox as a listed ingredient but i dont believe you can overdose on it so i would definately carry on with adding mag ox .tbh im in the same situation with my pony and im a bit afraid to take him off it now as hes doing so well. ive also added brewers yeast and yea sac and thats made him much less footy ,but i suspect youve got that in the top spec. just for your interest this is what i found about the senior



• Optimum levels of all the micronutrients needed to balance feed and improve its utilisation.

• Constructive levels of amino acids, complex carbohydrates, anti-oxidants, glucosamine and MSM to help maintain healthy joints.

• Powerful levels of vitamin E and selenium to act as anti-oxidants (neutralizing the harmful presence of excess free radicals which may speed the ageing process) together with high quality protein, optimise muscle development and function.

• Two advanced yeast products to help fibre digestion and maintain a healthy immune system.

• Scientifically proven levels of biotin, plus associated nutrients, to greatly improve hoof quality.

• Generous levels of B vitamins to compensate for decreased production in the hindgut when fibre intake is limited.

• Organic chelated minerals for improved availability.

• Effective levels of protein, vitamins, minerals and trace elements to maintain strong bone.

• Many factors to help calm responsive horses.

• Soya oil and good quality protein.

TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer is formulated without cereal grains and provides only low levels of sugar and starch. It is important to keep the starch intake of elderly horses low when fibre intake is compromised, in order to maintain healthy hindgut function and avoid loose droppings.
 
That's an excellent article, I have just posted it on another forum. Interesting that they ponder whether the "epidemic" of obesity in humans could be linked to magnesium deficiency
 
That is a great article. Well you have answered my query, I'm going to keep adding the mag ox, I'll measure the crest regularly and see what difference we have in three weeks.

Archiepoo, I think the Topspec senior gets the mag from a different source, perhaps mag carbonate or something but it obviously doesn't play a big part in the make up.
 
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