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Angels angels
01:34:28 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Lol
If that works the yay xD
Greenheart Stables
01:33:52 Green|Gren|Grenlin
@Angel
We just hollow out a hot dog half way and squirt the medicine in, and replug with the leftover hotdog piece. I don't like hotdogs so I don't mind the spoiling since she would otherwise be tormented by having someone hold her still lol
Sunni
01:33:07 Sunni bunny
Am back home, sorry for leaving.
Greenheart Stables
01:31:19 Green|Gren|Grenlin
Ignore my grammer shes trying to beg for another hotdog and knocking my arm 😑
Angels angels
01:30:49 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Green
Oh lol maybe mix it in gravy or broth?
Angels angels
01:30:20 [1k+ brindles] Angel
-Click-
I know the Greenies brand is super tasty for dogs
Greenheart Stables
01:30:16 Green|Gren|Grenlin
@Angel
They gave us liquid medication for her for that reason since we asked about it as an option. We used too toss pill down her throat but shes too old for all that now, shes supper finicky, worse then the pythons I would say
Angels angels
01:29:17 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Someday
He would still spit the pill out lol he was that good

Green
You could try those pill pocket treats
Someday Farm
01:29:10 
Omg that would be horrible lol. I imagine peanut butter would work well too, but the glob has to be pretty big. Like kind of absurdly big lol
Crescent Estate
01:29:09 River / Crescent
He has fleas as well, just shows you how much people don't care to put them up for adoption or something, honestly I bet if we took him he wouldn't even notice, he's at our house for about 15 hours per day.
Someday Farm
01:28:37 
That’s where the cream cheese was handy, its so sticky that its hard to just eat around it and if you kind of swipe it onto the roof of their mouth they naturally lick it all back and down goes the drugs lol
Greenheart Stables
01:28:16 Green|Gren|Grenlin
@Someday
We try not to give dairy since it upsets her stomach, last thing we need is a blow out ontop of the unpleasant indoor floor wetting 😭🤣
Angels angels
01:27:47 [1k+ brindles] Angel
My dog used to be horrible with taking pills. He was one of those that would eat the food and spit out the pill no mater what you put it in, now I can just toss it in with his kibble and he doesn't know the difference lol
Crescent Estate
01:27:30 River / Crescent
My neighbor has a dog, he's a young lab, I'd say about 18 months at the most and the guy is in the military so he's never home and the pup doesn't get any attention. Besides the fact that WE give him food and affection.
Someday Farm
01:25:22 
My friend showed me a trick of sticking the pill into a large glob of cream cheese. Works well on my two dogs
Greenheart Stables
01:23:23 Green|Gren|Grenlin
Well, it took lacing a hotdog and lots of encouragement but she took the meds, now how long until she sees through the deceit l
Greenheart Stables
01:20:59 Green|Gren|Grenlin
@Myth
Uh oh for who lol
Sweet Valley
01:19:40 Anna/Jewel
uhoh why
Mythological
01:18:19 Crowley
Green
I'm currently in the vet parking lot.
Sweet Valley
01:06:45 Anna/Jewel
aww well atleast you caught it early

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Angels angels
01:34:28 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Lol
If that works the yay xD
Greenheart Stables
01:33:52 Green|Gren|Grenlin
@Angel
We just hollow out a hot dog half way and squirt the medicine in, and replug with the leftover hotdog piece. I don't like hotdogs so I don't mind the spoiling since she would otherwise be tormented by having someone hold her still lol
Sunni
01:33:07 Sunni bunny
Am back home, sorry for leaving.
Greenheart Stables
01:31:19 Green|Gren|Grenlin
Ignore my grammer shes trying to beg for another hotdog and knocking my arm 😑
Angels angels
01:30:49 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Green
Oh lol maybe mix it in gravy or broth?
Angels angels
01:30:20 [1k+ brindles] Angel
-Click-
I know the Greenies brand is super tasty for dogs
Greenheart Stables
01:30:16 Green|Gren|Grenlin
@Angel
They gave us liquid medication for her for that reason since we asked about it as an option. We used too toss pill down her throat but shes too old for all that now, shes supper finicky, worse then the pythons I would say
Angels angels
01:29:17 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Someday
He would still spit the pill out lol he was that good

Green
You could try those pill pocket treats
Someday Farm
01:29:10 
Omg that would be horrible lol. I imagine peanut butter would work well too, but the glob has to be pretty big. Like kind of absurdly big lol
Crescent Estate
01:29:09 River / Crescent
He has fleas as well, just shows you how much people don't care to put them up for adoption or something, honestly I bet if we took him he wouldn't even notice, he's at our house for about 15 hours per day.
Someday Farm
01:28:37 
That’s where the cream cheese was handy, its so sticky that its hard to just eat around it and if you kind of swipe it onto the roof of their mouth they naturally lick it all back and down goes the drugs lol
Greenheart Stables
01:28:16 Green|Gren|Grenlin
@Someday
We try not to give dairy since it upsets her stomach, last thing we need is a blow out ontop of the unpleasant indoor floor wetting 😭🤣
Angels angels
01:27:47 [1k+ brindles] Angel
My dog used to be horrible with taking pills. He was one of those that would eat the food and spit out the pill no mater what you put it in, now I can just toss it in with his kibble and he doesn't know the difference lol
Crescent Estate
01:27:30 River / Crescent
My neighbor has a dog, he's a young lab, I'd say about 18 months at the most and the guy is in the military so he's never home and the pup doesn't get any attention. Besides the fact that WE give him food and affection.
Someday Farm
01:25:22 
My friend showed me a trick of sticking the pill into a large glob of cream cheese. Works well on my two dogs
Greenheart Stables
01:23:23 Green|Gren|Grenlin
Well, it took lacing a hotdog and lots of encouragement but she took the meds, now how long until she sees through the deceit l
Greenheart Stables
01:20:59 Green|Gren|Grenlin
@Myth
Uh oh for who lol
Sweet Valley
01:19:40 Anna/Jewel
uhoh why
Mythological
01:18:19 Crowley
Green
I'm currently in the vet parking lot.
Sweet Valley
01:06:45 Anna/Jewel
aww well atleast you caught it early

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. September 20, 2017 02:35 PM

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Edited at March 27, 2022 07:31 AM by BlueMist Farms
. September 20, 2017 04:47 PM

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Try a senior feed. America doesn't have the brand I use, but any senior or "high fat" food should work. If you can, mix it with soaked beet pulp. That's what worked for my dude!
. September 21, 2017 11:37 PM


Beltane Eventers
 
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I've had lots of luck with BlueBonnet feeds. They have one specifically designed for horses like chief

http://bluebonnetfeeds.com/intensify-omega-force/

Edited at September 21, 2017 11:41 PM by Beltane Eventers
. September 23, 2017 08:25 PM


Coruscant Farm
 
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My old girl has done well on Nutrena SafeChoice Senior. She has Cushing's and this feed (plus meds) keeps her at a proper weight. As a bonus it smells amazing :)
. September 24, 2017 02:08 PM


Nippy Equine
 
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Purina Ultium has been working pretty well for us. We have a younger Arabian gelding on pasture 24/7 that still doesn't like to keep weight on (no issues - just how he is) so that's what he gets and does well on! Good luck with your older man :D
. September 30, 2017 11:24 PM


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I really don't understand why people feed so much grain. Argh I hate the stuff!

Grain is carbohydrate with very low protein levels, most of you will know the risks associated with grain feeding - change in pH in the stomach etc

If you want weight gain, then look at feeding a high fat and protein supplement. Depending on the quality of your grass and hay you are feeding that will depend. I'm not sure about America, here in New Zealand we feed cold pressed rapeseed oil to our horses which is 100% fat and has vitamin E, omegas etc. I also make a rapeseed meal/ chia blend which is high in fibre and contains all the essential amino acids for weight gain and muscle development.

I cannot stress enough the importance of fibre - ad lib! again not sure on what you have available but slow hay feeder nets are wonderful. Yes they can help with weight gain, however in an older horse that might have compromised teeth action it might not work? but for your others it might be an option?
If teeth are compromised then mixing feeds with chaff - as dust free as you can find- I never feed dry chaff - always add water

Hope this helps? I've just been interrupted :)
. October 1, 2017 11:11 AM


Coruscant Farm
 
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Brackenfield while I do agree that proper forage should be the majority of their diet - in fact the very mare I mentioned above was strictly pasture and hay for 11 years and thrived on it - grain does have its place with some horses and can be a helpful boost. My horse was an air fern and kept in good weight just by smelling grass but age (she's nearly 30) and Cushing's have caught up with her, and she needs the extra calories now. Nothing about her diet changed...her body changed, and what worked food-wise for 11 years didn't work anymore. She's back to a good weight again with proper dietary adjustments and medication - and for what it's worth she is still mostly on pasture - but I can't deny that she gets super excited for her grain. That little boost of happiness in her old age is pretty special, and I'm glad it helps her feel good.

Edited at October 1, 2017 11:13 AM by Coruscant Farm
. October 11, 2017 12:28 PM

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For seniors, Nutrena SafeChoice has great feeds. I personally really like Tribute feeds, specifically the Maturity feed. Both feeds have done wonders for older horses in my experience.
. October 11, 2017 07:13 PM


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Beltane Eventers said:
I've had lots of luck with BlueBonnet feeds. They have one specifically designed for horses like chief

http://bluebonnetfeeds.com/intensify-omega-force/


I went to a feed seminar the other day for this feed, they pack lots of vitamins and minerals into it so you don't have so much for supplementing.
Also every bag you get has the same ingredients. They never change anything, where as lots of other company's do. It's also made in a ionophore free mill so you don't have to worry about contamination.

Edited at October 11, 2017 07:14 PM by Beltane Eventers
. October 13, 2017 03:03 PM

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Nutrena Senior Feed should be good! I feed my horse Nutrena SafeChoice original and he looks great! (He's 13)

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