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Re: [RC] Chronic diarrhea - help?? - Kathy MayedaWe just discussed a similar case in my equine accupressure course this last weekend! The horse was made right by accupressure. This may be able to be resolved by using Traditional Chinese Medicine. (TCM). I am taking my accupressure course from Diana Thompson. She may be able to help with a consult or she might refer you to an accupuncturist or other TCM practitioner. www.dianathompson.com TCM is not one size fit all treatment. The condition can be cold or hot, damp or dry, yin or yang, or excess or difficient in an organ meridian and it's rather complicated to narrow down the condition. Especially with regards to using Chinese herbs - you need an expert. K. On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 12:30 PM, Kristi Schaaf <iluvdez@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Anyone here found anything that has helped with chronic diarrhea? My 19 yoa Arab gelding has had it for about 6 months. Before that he was an always-healthy easy keeper on grass hay and a handful of oats. Neither of my other horses are affected. He's been examined by?equine?vet,?bodyworker?and?dentist, teeth fine, bloodwork normal, muscles?relaxed (bodyworker says he's got the flexibility of a 4 yoa),?never colicky, no visible melanoma (he's gray), not lame, isn't losing 'much'?weight, appetite and demeanor same as before it started. Over the months, we've tried Panacur Purge, Biosponge, PRObiotic, Smartdigest Ultra, Dynamite electolytes, free choice RedCal mineral salt and various combinations thereof.?Recent exposure to spring grass hasn't improved or worsened the diarrhea. At this point I spend a bit of time washing his butt and legs every three or four days (of course he's gotta be a WHITE horse making stains inevitable). I still ride him lightly but no way would I want to risk a metabolic issue by putting a bunch of miles on him even though his demeanor says he's willing. Vet says we could do more tests/etc but chances are high that?I'd spend a bunch of money and never determine the cause. I may have to go forward with that anyway just?to hopefully figure out how to STOP it. Anyone got any suggestions for supplements that?you've seen?help? Any holistic therapy ideas? Thanks, Kristi iluvdez at yahoo dot com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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