Let me preface my comments by telling you that I am not an equine
physiologist.
What I wanted to tell you though, is that blood tests are not always
conclusive in electrolyte abnormalities. For the electrolytes that are
usually low inthe blood, like Magnesium, potassium, and calcium, the
INTRACELLULAR levels are much higher. What can happen, then, is that the
extracelular levels (the blood) may be normal or near normal) when the
intracellular levels are very depleted. When yuo have the blood levels
drawn, collect a urine specimen and test the levels of the same
electrolytes. If you have very low levels in the urine, then that shows
that the body is trying hard to conserve everything it can, indicating low
intracellular levels. then you need to supplement those electrolytes, even
thought he blood levels are normal or near-normal.
Does this make sense? email me privately if you have questions.
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the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well
preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally
worn out, and loudly proclaiming --WOW-- what a ride !! "
