Chelation therapy for horses

In studying some recent re-check Horse Hair Analyses, Dr. DePaolo discovered that we had a 100% success rate in chelating the horses that had been identified as having heavy metal toxicity.

In our study, horses that had toxic metals detected in their initial Horse Hair Analysis were chelated for 6 month to 1 year and then re-tested.  Although they still need to continue on a new Personal Supplement formulation to continue to treat their mineral deficiencies, there was no detectable presence of heavy metals still in their hair.

Toxic metals in horses

Toxic metal accumulations are very common in our horses today.  They are caused by a number of factors:

• contaminated drinking water (both from wells and from city water)
• polluted farm lands where hay and grains are grown
• pesticides
• insecticide application
• wood chewing
• grain processing

Vaccinating a pregnant mare

It is a common practice for veterinarians to recommend that pregnant mares be given a Pneumobort K vaccine at 5, 7, and 9 months of gestation. They will often also recommend that owners give their horse a five-way vaccine one month prior to giving birth. The five-way consists of Tenatus, Rhinopneumonitis, Influenza, Eastern & Western Encephalomyelitis (Sleeping Sickness). Any mare that is not immune comprised will include these antibodies in the colostrum without us giving her a “booster” a month prior to giving birth.

What they won’t tell you is that

What’s all the buzz about Electro Acupuncture for horses?

Electro Acupuncture uses dry needles to conduct small painless electrical impulses to muscle and nerve tissue causing mild contractions.  This treatment is beneficial for muscle atrophy, nerve injury and degeneration, and sore muscles (especially backs).  The muscle contraction is not painful or stressful for the horse.

Dr. Mark and Horse Hair Analysis on TV

Last week Dr. Mark filmed a episode of Natural Companions which is a show on the Veria Network which “explores the vast world of holistic pet care with guidance from a variety of veterinarians and experts.”

He was asked to do a story on one of his many success stories.  He chose to use a Horse Hair Analysis case.  The horse, Khardinal Sin, is in training with

Equine Rhino Prevention

Did you know that the Rhino Vaccine CAN NOT prevent your horse from getting Rhino?  The only thing for horse owners to do is to control the subsequent outbreaks by preventing the horse from experiencing any un-necessary stress to the immune system.

Moxabustion for horses

Mark DePaolo, DVM explains the use of Moxabustion as he performs this treatment on a horse. This is where a bundle of herb is burned on the end of a dry needle to gently take the warmth deep into the acupuncture point. It is frequently used in horses with endocrine syndrome and helps with hormone problems and irritability.  It is also very useful to regulate hormone imbalances or very sore, tight muscles.

Equine Rhino Treatment

If you have a horse that is having a Rhino outbreak within two to three weeks of eliminating stress that caused the outbreak, the virus will go away just like a cold sore in a human.  If you would like to help your horse get healthier faster, you can use

Homeopathics and Horses

Homeopathics have been used for over 200 years as a complete system of medicine to treat mental, emotional and physical ailments.  Homeopaths believe the body and mind operate in unison and by treating one part of the body you are directly affecting the entire body.

Homeopathic remedies are very safe because they are natural medicines drawn from plants, minerals and animals.  They work by gently boosting the natural energy of the body.  Because there is no danger of addiction or toxicity, they can be used in pregnant women, children and pets.

What To Avoid In An Equine Chiropractor

It is very important to watch an equine chiropractor work before letting them adjust your horse. Anyone who is not a human chiropractor or a veterinarian should never adjust your horse as it is illegal in most states and they will not have appropriate training.

Before scheduling an appointment it is important to