- Mar 21, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
If dealing with shedding was the worst problem we had to face with horses we would be blessed indeed - but it's still a pain. Getting to that glorious new coat underneath will always be predominantly ...Read more
Posted inEquine and Skin and Coat
- Jan 18, 2023
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
With all the chores to do, you probably spend as much time at the barn in winter as during warmer weather but you probably don't interact with your horse in the same way. This can result in some thing...Read more
Posted inEquine, Digestion, Hoof Care, Respiratory and Allergy and Skin and Coat
- Nov 29, 2022
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
Flax. Fish oil. Chia. Krill. Algae. Ahiflower seed oil. By the time I write this, there could be another source claiming to be the best for some reason. Do you need to supplement omega-3 fatty a...Read more
Posted inEquine and Skin and Coat
- May 19, 2022
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
Rich, fade-proof colors require adequate copper and zinc
Copper and zinc are two of the most common trace mineral deficiencies around the world and the symptoms often intertwine and overlap so discus...Read more
Posted inEquine, Skin and Coat and Vitamins and Minerals
- 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
- Apr 26, 2022
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The Superfood Dude
Question: Hello. I have a 4 yr old German shepherd that was diagnosed with auto immune disease a year ago, hes been on prednisone since diagnosed. He started on a high dosage and is now down to one ta...Read more
Posted inAsk The Vet, Digestion, Joint and Inflammation Support, Skin and Coat and Immune
- Apr 19, 2022
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The Superfood Dude
Some signs and symptoms are too nonspecific to use for a diagnosis
There has been an insidiously growing trend to label certain observations as indicators of a disease/disorder when actually they are...Read more
Posted inEquine, Calming, Digestion, Metabolic Support, Respiratory and Allergy, Skin and Coat and Muscle & Topline
- Mar 14, 2022
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The Superfood Dude
Question: This is what I am currently feeding my horse, and 830 mare that is 23 years old.
Daily amount - split into AM, PM and Late night
R/S/R Smart Beet beet pulp pellets - (1 cup dry)
Glycocemi...Read more
Posted inAsk The Vet, Metabolic Support, Skin and Coat and Weight Management
- Mar 8, 2022
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The Superfood Dude
Question: Can Poly Copper help horses with sun sensitive pink skin?
Dr. Kellon: No. Copper's role in protecting skin from sun comes from the fact it is needed to produce the dark pigment melanin. S...Read more
Posted inAsk The Vet and Skin and Coat
- Mar 2, 2022
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The Superfood Dude
Omega-6 Does Not Cause Inflammation
Oils high in linoleic omega-6 fatty acids are widely blamed for causing inflammation but that's not actually true.
Grass is high in the omega-3 fatty acid alpha...Read more
Posted inEquine, Skin and Coat and Topical Body Care
- Jan 28, 2022
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The Superfood Dude
An Equine Methionine Crisis is Brewing
I've written about soil, sulfur and Methionine deficiency often. But everything I see says it's getting worse.
Methionine is an essential amino acid, meani...Read more
Posted inEquine, Performance and Muscle and Skin and Coat
- Jan 4, 2022
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The Superfood Dude
Feeding in Winter
Forage first is always the rule of feeding horses, but in winter it may not be enough. Staying warm takes a lot of calories.
Every horse has a LCT - lower critical temperature....Read more
Posted inEquine, Digestion and Skin and Coat