Why do a spring horse detox?

Whatever the health of your horse, Spring liver detox (and diuretic kidney drainage) is almost always a good idea. A detox/drainage will indeed allow your horse to get out of winter in better shape, especially if it does not have the same way of life from one season to the next. In this article, we explain what are the benefits of making a spring detox for your horse. You will also find practical tips to drain your body smoothly.

Why drain his horse?

The drainage is a process that your horse's body naturally performs. It essentially allows remove toxins which have been able to accumulate there by mobilizing several organs. The main ones to ensure a draining function are obviously the liver and kidneys. Moreover, differences can be noted between detox treatment and drainage treatment. The liver is responsible for eliminating toxins from the blood, It helps to store trace elements and glycogen and to produce and excretion bile. In conjunction with the liver, the kidney is another essential filter organ and a major regulator of fluid and electrolyte balance. But your horse's skin, lungs or large intestine also contribute to draining effort! If your horse is perfectly able to perform this detoxification function alone, il will sometimes need some help. Hence the interest of having him follow a draining cure especially at the end of winter and summer, i.e. spring and autumn. This is particularly the case if your horse has liver or kidney problems, or if poor digestion impacts its draining functions. There is also a grass surge in the spring and in some areas in the fall. The grass is therefore very rich and this is the right time for a drainage/detox treatment. This is all the more important as good drainage is essential for the vital functions of your horse. And especially the production of hormones that affect the absorption of its diet in the intestine, the regulation of blood pressure, as well as the production of vitamin D and red blood cells. All these processes are crucial to horse performance, health and well-being.

Detox in the working horse

The competition horses do mental and physical challenges that a less active horse did not. The intense demands during competition, the stress of the trip, the changes in feeding routines and the possible reduction of fiber in the feeding of a horse due to lack of grazing on the road can affect his health and performance. These challenges can disrupt his digestive system, wherein it is important to make a detox to ensure that toxins do not accumulate in the body. Toxins can also affect horse sports performance.

The main sources and causes of accumulation of toxins in horses

A spring detox for your horse will be all the more important as its body is regularly exposed to toxins, in particular via:

• Feeding: horses are exposed to heavy metals through fertilizers, fungicides and pesticides used on hay, cereals and other crops from which they feed;
• Air and water, which are also contaminated with chemicals and can damage the immune system and draining organs of your horse;
• grooming products often contain sulphates, parabens, phthalates, but also preservatives. When applied, toxins are absorbed directly into the skin.
• Vaccines and medicines. Vaccines often contain mercury, formaldehyde and aluminum, which, once injected, are found directly in the bloodstream. The same applies to many medicines, including antibiotics, which can have harmful effects on the liver.
• Vermifuges and anti-musks also contain chemicals that can damage a horse already overexposed to toxins.
• Plastics (drinking tanks, feeders, etc.) can release toxins (especially when left in the sun) that interfere with your horse's endocrine system;
• Sports activity and intense physical effort can also lead to the accumulation of toxins.

Some physical conditions may also exacerbate the need to follow a spring detox for your horse. An overweight horse e.g. have a higher toxin load (fat being considered as a toxin in itself). Exercise, or absence, is a major contributor to the accumulation or elimination of toxins. A good exercise stimulates the body of the horse on several levels, from digestion to perspiration, through circulation, which helps eliminate these toxins. Finally, anxiety and depression are linked to the accumulation of toxins (including impacting its digestive system).

How do I know if his horse needs a detox cure?

It is particularly important to detoxify the body of his horse, as an accumulation of toxins may have to do with many harmful effects on his physical and mental health. It is also for this reason that it is recommended to closely monitor the symptoms that may indicate that the draining functions of your horse do not work properly.

Pay particular attention to:

• soft, slow-growing hooves,
• a dull coat,
• poor growth of the mane and tail,
• problems of chronic pain, performance and digestive problems (recurring colic, diarrhoea leading to weight loss);
• unusual fatigue;
• slightly yellow mucosa.

When do you detoxify your horse?

As already seen, a spring and autumn detox is particularly recommended for accompany the change of season (and accompanying lifestyle). But other situations may also require drainage your horse, and in particular:

• Taking a medicine (especially in the long term);
• The period of recovery following a disease (especially if it was prolonged or a source of stress for your horse):
• Horses with an insulin forbure or malfunction;
• A change in lifestyle (new career, move, etc.)
• Horses with a history of chronic health problems or lameness
• Horses suffering from anxiety and depression
• In cases of persistent digestive problems (columns, soft stools, ulcers, etc.)
• If skin conditions, allergies or injuries do not heal or very slowly.

Which product to choose to drain your horse?

There are plenty of draining products on the market. However, it is strongly recommended thatUse natural herbal products. You can not only administer them over a longer period, even during a period of competition (no doping problem). But they are not likely to charge your horse's body with new toxins. Natural supplements consisting of diuretic plants such as the dandelion, and draining, as inartichoke, Thistle, turmeric, sage or fennel are particularly recommended for a spring detox. These plants naturally have draining and detoxifying virtues which support the organs in their roles. You can also give to your horse a mixture of draining plants and detox.  Our laboratory has developed a liquid formula specifically designed to detoxify your horse's body. Elitoxin helps eliminate toxins and promotes recovery during recovery. The combination of naturally detoxifying and depurative plants (including artichoke, dandelion and thistle) make Elitoxin a suitable phytonutrient supplement to purify the equine organism. To detoxify your horse's body in the spring, add 50 ml to its ration or directly in the mouth using a oral syringe. Follow a cure of 7 to 10 days (to be renewed if necessary). Do not hesitate to ask your veterinarian for advice before use or extension.