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Discussion on Platinum Perforamce CJ & Succeed Digestive Conditioning Program by Freedom Health | |
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Member: rgwromeo |
Posted on Tuesday, Nov 2, 2010 - 9:39 pm: I have a 24 year old AQHA gelding with arthritis. As a result he is on 2 scoops of Butte each day. At the recommendation of a vet I started him on Platinum Performance CJ 3 weeks ago in hopes of reducing the amount of Butte.He has been on Butte for over a year, but at a lower dose until recently, with no side effects. The owner at the stables where hi is boarded gave me a 1 month box of Succeed Digestive Conditioning Program by Freedom Health. She suggested trying it to prevent stomach problems. The only change with the increase dose in Butte I have seen is a little farting. I thought the Platinum Performance CJ was for digestive health. Do I need to add this new supplement or is it duplication? |
Moderator: DrO |
Posted on Friday, Nov 5, 2010 - 6:30 am: Hello Debby,Can you tell us what the ingredients are in these two products? DrO |
Member: rgwromeo |
Posted on Friday, Nov 5, 2010 - 10:49 am: Thank you very much for your reply Dr. O. You're awesome!The ingredients listed at https://www.succeed-equine.com/ are: Summary of Ingredients and How They Work Natural ingredients found in SUCCEED® work together to promote overall digestive wellness: ■Oat Flour (beta-glucan): SUCCEED® contains oat flour rich in a soluble fiber called Beta glucan, which moderates transit time in digestion. This allows for increased digestion of processed feeds in the small intestines as well as a moderated release of sugar into the bloodstream. ■Irradiated Dried Yeast: two types of complex yeast sugars in SUCCEED®, known as Mannan Oligosaccharides (MOS), act as a sponge to remove bad bacteria and toxins that can hinder digestive function in the hindgut and affect overall health. ■L-Glutamine: this amino acid helps build the villi (ripples in the gut wall), maximizing surface area for greater nutrient absorption. ■L-Threonine: an essential amino acid, is necessary for wound healing, stimulates the immune system and stabilizes blood sugars. ■Oat Oil (polar lipids): the oat oil in SUCCEED® is rich in Polar Lipids, fat molecules that coat damaged tissues in the gut and provide an amazing conduit for getting nutrients into the bloodstream. The Platinum Performance CJ (PPCJ) is also supposed to promote good digestive health too. Since Romeo was recently increased to 2 scoops of Butte per day and started the PPCJ the only digestive system change is some farting and sto,ch gurgling now and then. That could be come from the apple or carrot I give him each day too but I started it several month ago. He has been on one scoop of Butte for several years by his previous owner with no problems. Do I need it for ulcer prevention. He eats like a pig, feels good and has formed, but not hard stool. It has been this way since I got him in April. His attitude is good except some times on cold wet days and then a little Absorbine JR helps on the joints. On another note, between the prayer, Adequine, Codizone shot and PPCJ he is sound! We went for a few laps at walk around the arena this week, He was fine and we both enjoyed it. Thanks for all of your help! Debby |
Moderator: DrO |
Posted on Sunday, Nov 7, 2010 - 4:45 pm: Debby, I do not see anything here that will prevent GI ulceration. I am sure it is a good quality feed but uncertain why it would be better than any good quality, 12 t o 14% protein, whole oat based, fat supplemented complete feed. Concerning the yeast additive you can read about these products at HorseAdvice.com » Horse Care » Equine Nutrition, Horse Feeds, Feeding » Probiotics and Yeast Culture Products.As to whether your horse needs specific anti-ulcer medication that is a question for your veterinarian to answer. It certainly does not sound like he is having problems at this moment and you can read more about bute and ulcers at HorseAdvice.com » Treatments and Medications for Horses » Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs, Steroids, Arthritis Rx) » Phenylbutazone (Bute). If it is a concern of your veterinarian you can read about efficacious and not so effective products at HorseAdvice.com » Diseases of Horses » Colic, Diarrhea, GI Tract » Gastric Ulcers » Gastric Ulcers in Adult Horses. DrO |