Re: RE: Re: pulses and gut sounds

["Mieske" <mmieske@netonecom.net>]

That liquid pro bi smells almost like beer to me... maybe kind of yeasty?  I
HAVE used it to ward off an impending colic (MILD and caught EARLY!).
So....just my 2 cents.
Maggie Mieske
McBain, Michigan
----- Original Message -----
From: <EquesB@aol.com>
To: <steph@endurance.net>
Cc: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 3:41 PM
Subject: RC: RE: Re: pulses and gut sounds


> In a message dated 10/18/00 1:10:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> steph@endurance.net writes:
>
> <<  Anybody
>  know to what degree eating will stimulate gut activity?
>  I think the probiotics have their place, but I can NOT understand how
>  they could effect a 'quick fix'. >>
>
>
> You know, Steph, now that you mention it, my vet said the probios would
NOT
> help an impending colic.  But then I haven't tasted pro-bios so maybe
having
> them syringed into the mouth and getting the saliva started  helps start
the
> appetite.  You know kind of like smelling an apple pie and then wanting a
> piece.   ;-))
> I would be interested to hear of any data on "eating and gut stimulation"
as
> I have noticed a definate improvement in gut sounds and appetite by just
> allowing a little grazing on the trail and a carrot here or there. So now,
> when I saw results it was probably me just relaxing and conveying ease to
the
> horse!
>
> Jackie Baker
>
>
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