Any suggestions on how to get weight on a horse?? I have a 16yr old paint gelding that has a very dull coat and is really thin..He eats really slow and never finishes...
Becca M. replied:
The senior feeds and triple crown feeds dont do anything on my 22 year old hard keeper thoroughbred, I use Purina Ultium (has amplify in it) it is wonderful! And of course good hay. But no supplements have ever worked, I tried most senior feeds .. Purina, triple crown, Legends, I've tried weight builders, oils, beet pulp. The Ultium has been the only thing that does it!
Katy, I have a 26 year old who had trouble eating. My vet prescribed Triple Crown Senior Feed (from Southern States), and I add water to soak to a mash for her, as she has arthritis in the jaw, and also lost many teeth. It has so many good things that they can sustain on just the grain (she cannot even eat hay). You can also add Rice Bran Oil for added fat. Best to call your vet, though!
Eric H. replied:
Katy, sounds like you're on the right path, for a 1,000 pound animal feed one pound of Gro N Win and add 2 - 3 pounds of ultimate finish until he gets up to weight. You may consider using Seminole Senior for this animal to increase the amount of utilizable fiber, hay won't do it with bad teeth. Give that program about 30 days and you'll be very surprised.
Meg S. replied:
Katie, I also carry the Seminole Sr. if you want to give it a try. You might also try Buckeye Cadence Ultra. 14% protein and 14% fat. I feed my hard keepers 2 cups Grow N Win, 2 cups Ultimate Finish and 3/4 scoop Cadence two times a day.
Linda M. replied:
Add Body builder it really works to put on weight and muscle
Gonna make some calls today for the kids check-ups doctors and dentist. Does anyone know of a good, CHEAP vet here in town? We have 2 female cats that need fixed and the...
Jessica S. replied:
Heaven, Diresback on north court street is really good and fairly cheap, as for tags u go through the court house to get them.
Dentist needed...my brother needs his wisdom teeth pulled an he does not have insurance..if anyone knows were he can get help with this let me know thanks..