Encouraging horse to eat OTTB

Jessi P · Postby **Jessi P** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:10 am

Another thought - you might want to try to Power Pack him. It will enable him to utilize most efficiently the amount of food that he DOES eat.

http://www.horse.com/item/panacur-power ... SLT790107/ - note - I dont know that this is the best price online for this, just using this particular link to show you the product.

Have you tried Winstrol-V? That will help stimulate his appetite without making him excessively "hormonal."

http://www.winstrol.net/

from:
http://www.winstrol.net/why-stanozolol- ... n-pets.php

In animals, Winstrol-V is most commonly prescribed to help them gain weight and have increased appetites. This is usually beneficial to a pet after undergoing surgery, being hurt badly, or when recovering from a severe illness. The testosterone in Stanozolol can help the animal "bulk up", much as it does for human counterparts. At the same time, it can stimulate the animal's hunger, making their appetite increase and allowing them to maintain a more healthy weight.

Jean · Postby **Jean** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 5:21 am

His teeth etc are fine and he is not maintaining his weight beginning to get ribby. Would like to start retraining hime but afraid to if he will not eat.

TJ · Postby TJ » Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:34 am

Jean wrote:His teeth etc are fine and he is not maintaining his weight beginning to get ribby. Would like to start retraining hime but afraid to if he will not eat.

Hi Jean,
A little light exercise may be what he needs to get back in the swing of things...it won't hurt to try for a day or two and see if it gets him more interested at feed time. TJ

kezeli · Postby **kezeli** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 9:53 am

have you tried cooked oats with sweet feed?

xfactor fan · Postby **xfactor fan** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:23 am

Has the vet ruled out cancer?

ratherrapid · Postby **ratherrapid** » Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:09 am

vet opinion, asap.

Jean · Postby **Jean** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:34 am

Is being regularly checked by a vet.

TJ · Postby TJ » Mon Sep 20, 2010 6:09 am

Jean wrote:Is being regularly checked by a vet.

Hi Jean,

Have you tried any thing with him to help him eat and is he doing any better eating....did you attempt some light training? TJ

Jean · Postby **Jean** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:59 am

We are doing a little light training. Looks forward to it! Has a smorgasboard available in different tubs in his stall and paddock, is eating better, 3 flakes of alfalfa/timothy not cleaning it up but definitely eating the fine stuff. Seems to like TizWiz Mature, will eat about 2 lbs per day. A complete feed so he is getting something!

TJ · Postby TJ » Tue Sep 21, 2010 5:10 am

Jean wrote:We are doing a little light training. Looks forward to it! Has a smorgasboard available in different tubs in his stall and paddock, is eating better, 3 flakes of alfalfa/timothy not cleaning it up but definitely eating the fine stuff. Seems to like TizWiz Mature, will eat about 2 lbs per day. A complete feed so he is getting something!

Hi Jean,
Sometimes these guys off the track get confused when their schedule changes. He may improve considerably once he gets back into a daily regiment. Glad to hear he's doing better.....good luck, TJ