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Blue quit eating after I gave him his electrolytes so I'd give them 
at the end of a check or whatever.   However, I have found if I take 
a water bottle and rinse out his mouth after giving them he's a lot 
happier... goes back to eating and even takes another drink before 
we head back onto the trail.   It doesn't rinse the e-lytes back out, 
he already ate them.   It rinses off the excess salt burn.   He's much 
happier since I started doing this.

Also, instead of using bike water bottles like I did for so many years,
I found that the large sport cap water in 24 oz bottles fit the snug 
packs just as well and carry the same amount of water as a large 
plastic bike water bottle.   So I just use those. Then, if I've used one 
for Blue I can grab a fresh one at a vet check and not have to "share" 
his green slime.   I buy the box from Costco.   Very convenient to have 
in the car or truck at all times... especially here in NM. 

:) - Kathy Myers
in Santa Fe, NM