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Re: [RC] Susan G.\ vets ?nutrition and EPM - Susan Garlinghouse

I agree with Heidi's comments and would also add a carotene source for
vitamin A, another important antioxidant often in short supply.  There are
lots of synthetic sources available, but none as good as five pounds of
fresh carrots.

Susan G, DVM

----- Original Message -----
From: "Heidi Smith" <heidi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Laurie Durgin" <ladurgin@xxxxxxx>; <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2003 9:34 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Susan G.\ vets ?nutrition and EPM


I was told he  should have wxtra E, C and maybe
fastrac or a probiotics to replace the intestinal bacteria the meds may
kill. He is on the old meds this week (anti-maliarial, and sulfa drug)
till
I get the Marquis from Smartpak next tue.

Yes, definitely.  A probiotic is always in order any time anyone
(two-legged
or four) is on antibiotic therapy.  Vitamins E and C are antioxidants
important in dealing with inflamation and in the immune process.  I'd go
easy on the C (don't megadose) but the E can be given in very large
quantities.  I'd also add selenium to the list, as well as folic acid
(B12).
The former is likewise important as an antioxidant, and the latter is
important in neurological function and is often deficient in EPM patients.

Heidi


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