Allergic Response

Managing Allergies

1. Veterinary Care

Veterinarians are best equipped to offer sound advice on maintaining a healthy environment, diet and supplement regimen for horses.

2. Deal with Dust

Reduce dust by using stall materials that don’t generate excess dust, while keeping turnouts, paddocks and pastures adequately watered.

3. Aid with Insects

Fans and fly sprays are great tools to keep the insect population down and the prevalence of bites low. Fly sheets and masks can also help.

4. Proper Diet

Choose an anti-inflammatory diet based on high-quality forage with minimal grains and concentrates. Soak hay or use a hay steamer if necessary to minimize inhaled allergens.

5. Supplements

Choose either Platinum Performance^® Equine, Platinum Performance^® CJ or Platinum Performance^® GI to help maintain overall health, normal allergic response and immune health in particular. For horses with advanced needs, add Platinum Skin & Allergy and, in some cases, Platinum's Healthy Weight oil.

Much like the impact that allergies have on humans and their daily quality of life, horses are affected by both skin and respiratory allergies that go beyond simple discomfort to limit performance capacity, cause infection, alter behavior and, in severe cases, cause permanent damage to the skin and lungs.

Allergies are a constant frustration shared by horse owners and veterinarians. Their specific cause is often shrouded in mystery, and the breadth and effectiveness of available treatments are limited. There are, however, several insights gleaned from existing data, evolving research and anecdotal success seen by veterinarians that are offering relief to affected horses.