Re: calcium/phosphorus imbalance, tail chewing, and colic

["GESA BRINKS" <gesaeqfx@pe.net>]

I have heard for years that tail chewing is a sign of ca/phos imbalance.  I
believe that a blood test will tell you which way you need to go to
straighten out your feeding program.   gesa n clovis n skye
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From: guest@endurance.net <guest@endurance.net>
To: ridecamp@endurance.net <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Sunday, March 05, 2000 9:53 PM
Subject: RC: calcium/phosphorus imbalance, tail chewing, and colic


>Karen Schrader rcuervo@prairieweb.com
>Help!  I had to take my horse to the animal hospital this evening for what
appeared to be a mild case of colic.  After examination, my vet thought it
was metabolic as opposed to impaction related.  He is thinking we have a
calcium/phosphorus imbalance.  My question is, how long will it take to
right this imbalance (I've done my research and see where I need to alter
his diet).  Is there any truth to the rumor that tail chewing is a sign of
this imbalance?  We have had a HORRIBLE bout with tail chewing this spring.
In fact, none of our horses has a decent tail anymore.  Thanks for any
suggestions, helpful hints, etc. that you can provide.
>
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