Horses are the friends we didn’t know we needed – or maybe we did know. Horses listen with their soul to our life’s biggest issues and deepest secrets, which are safe with our horses. Perhaps that is why it is so hard to see our faithful horses face the challenges of aging. At Vitalize®, we […]
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A Detailed Guide to Cushing’s Disease in Horses
Fellow equine enthusiasts unite. As horse lovers, we never want anything bad to happen to our beloved horses. However, with aging, challenges are naturally going to arise–same as they do with people. Cushing’s disease in horses, or Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), is an endocrine disorder in 20% to 33% of older horses. It impacts […]
Leaky Gut Syndrome in Horses
Nearly 70% of an animal’s immune cells live in the gut. It is no wonder why when the horse’s gastrointestinal tract is compromised, equine health is as well. Let’s dig a bit deeper into one problem that causes a chain reaction of bad events in horses: Leaky Gut Syndrome. What is Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS)? […]
What You Need to Know About Laminitis
With the beginning of spring comes warmer weather, green grass, and as any horse owner knows… laminitis. What is laminitis? Laminitis, also known as “founder,” is the inflammation of the laminae – or the soft tissue that attaches the coffin bone of the foot to the hoof wall. When that tissue is inflamed, it becomes […]
