If the vet said you'd see improvement in a month, you will. Seems like 2 months really hit the mark. I remember that also, besided the senior feed, we fed 'alpha-alpha with molasses' to add weight without heat... it comes in a bag all ground together. Ask vet first, we fed a coffee can full twice a day. Your horsey will become your best friend really soon! They love the special feeds and the ear scratching and happy pats.
horsey hugs,
Jupiter
Originally Posted by fryguymoore
Originally Posted by Jupiter
Hi Dawn,
Years ago, we had an older horse. Been my daughter's fav. ride for years. After getting her teeth floated, we started feeding her a senior feed. I am searching my brain and my computer but cannot find or remember the name of it. Anyway, it sure helped Molly. Put on some much needed weight and gave her a lot of energy without the hot side effects of straight grain. Check with your vet to see what he thinks of senior feeds, and what brand is best for your horse. (boy, that sounded like a commercial, sry)
hugs, Jupiter
The vet say the senior feed we have is good, we just have to add oil to it and gradually increase the amount he gets. He sure is happy with getting it four times a day. He comes out happy as can be every time he sees me. How long do you think it will be until I notice some weight gain[the vet said a month]? The vet also said he doesn't have worms, so at least I did something right. He is my first horse and I had no interest in horses as a child so I don't know much. I feel responsible forhis condition : (