- Dec 1, 2022
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
Plenty is written every year about the basics of winter feeding, including lots of hay/fiber, increasing calories to compensate for energy lost staying warm, feeding salt, and constant water at a comf...Read more
Posted inEquine, Digestion, Senior Care, Weight Management and leaky gut
- May 4, 2022
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The Superfood Dude
The "whole food" claim is being used to market some feeds and supplements for horses but what is a whole food and are these products really superior?
Does this look like whole food to you?
The term ...Read more
Posted inEquine, Calming, Digestion, Electrolytes, Hoof Care, Joint and Inflammation Support, Longevity, Mare and Foal, Metabolic Support, Performance and Muscle, Respiratory and Allergy, Senior Care, Skin and Coat, Vitamins and Minerals, Weight Management and Immune
- Nov 3, 2021
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The Superfood Dude
Question: What is the best joint supplement for an aged Fjord mare who is taking pergolide ? She is not in competition and only lightly used as a trail horse.
Dr. Kellon: You didn't mention whether...Read more
Posted inAsk The Vet, Joint and Inflammation Support, Metabolic Support and Senior Care
- Sep 17, 2021
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The Superfood Dude
Weight Loss in Senior Horses
It's reasonable not to expect your senior horse to look as robust as younger animals, but they should maintain a good covering of flesh over their ribs, back and hip bo...Read more
Posted inEquine, Senior Care and Weight Management
- Sep 2, 2021
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The Superfood Dude
Question: Hi Dr. Kellon. My 21-yr-old mare has a chronic stifle injury (the injury occurred likely 13-15 years ago). My vet took radiographs and an MRI last summer. That's when we discovered her menis...Read more
Posted inAsk The Vet, Hoof Care, Joint and Inflammation Support and Senior Care
- Aug 27, 2021
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The Superfood Dude
In Defense of Wheat
Wheat bran has gone from a darling of caretakers everywhere to one of the most widely demonized feeds. The ensuing impression that bran is somehow "bad" is unwarranted. In f...Read more
Posted inEquine, Digestion, Senior Care and Vitamins and Minerals
- May 17, 2021
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The Superfood Dude
NASC: Taking the High Road
Setting consistent standards and giving companion animal supplement manufacturers a voice.
The NASC, National Animal Supplement Council, is an independent organization...Read more
Posted inEquine, Calming, Digestion, Electrolytes, Flavorings and Treats, Hoof Care, Joint and Inflammation Support, Mare and Foal, Metabolic Support, Performance and Muscle, Respiratory and Allergy, Senior Care, Skin and Coat, Vitamins and Minerals, Weight Management, Topical Body Care, Immune, Muscle & Topline, Muscle and Topline and Hemp
- May 4, 2021
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The Superfood Dude
Does Your Horse Really Need Supplements?
Odds are the answer is yes.
As the term implies, supplements are nutrients added to supplement those already present in the horse's base diet. At the m...Read more
Posted inEquine, Hoof Care, Joint and Inflammation Support, Mare and Foal, Metabolic Support, Performance and Muscle, Respiratory and Allergy, Senior Care, Skin and Coat, Vitamins and Minerals and Immune
- Apr 11, 2021
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The Superfood Dude
Conditioning the Older Horse
I remember quite well the time when a show horse over the age of 8 or 10 was considered "old". Those days are long gone as the experience and levelheadedness of older...Read more
Posted inEquine, Hoof Care, Joint and Inflammation Support, Metabolic Support, Performance and Muscle and Senior Care
- Feb 19, 2021
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The Superfood Dude
Question: Hello Dr Kellon! This question is in regards to the Calcium:Phosphorus ratio in Beet Pulp pellets and Alfalfa pellets and how to balance that being fed to my seniors. I've been feeding equal...Read more
Posted inAsk The Vet, Senior Care and Vitamins and Minerals
- Feb 19, 2021
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The Superfood Dude
How to Get Drug Information and Report Reactions
In this information age you have several options if you want details regarding a drug. Your veterinarians are always a good source but may not hav...Read more
Posted inEquine, Electrolytes, Hoof Care, Joint and Inflammation Support, Mare and Foal, Metabolic Support, Performance and Muscle, Respiratory and Allergy, Senior Care, Skin and Coat, Vitamins and Minerals, Weight Management and Immune
- Feb 9, 2021
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The Superfood Dude
Weight Support for Senior Horses
Winter weather and loss of good pasture make all owners of thin senior horses anxious. Some things to consider when a horse is underweight span all age groups, but ...Read more
Posted inEquine, Digestion, Hoof Care, Senior Care, Skin and Coat and Weight Management