Posted by M. W. Myers, D.V.M. on April 05, 2003 at 18:53:22:
In Reply to: supplement suggestions for a navicular mare posted by Jeanne on April 04, 2003 at 12:22:29:
: My 9 yr.old mare has been diagnosed as navicular. She has gotten special shoeing and is on Multiflex and a daily wormer. I know that navicular is incurable but I wondered if there were supplements out there that could retard the further deterioration of her navicular bone. I have heard of such supplements as galium nitrate, devil's claw, and farrier's formula and that they might help the problem. I'm afraid to mix too many supplements that it will be dangerous for her. Do you have any suggestions?
Proper nutrition is a better choice than supplements. Supplementing her hoof mechanics is the best therapy for navicular syndrome. Go to the articles on this site for information on shoeing and trimming techniques.
M. W. Myers, D.V.M.