I'm currently umming & ahhing about whether to purchase & start giving Merlin either Papaya or Bromelain tablets.
He's had regular bouts of gut statis yearly since he was one about twice yearly (he's now nearly 5) with no obvious reasons why (although he is a Rex & they seem more sensitive to it).
When he has a bout, apart from medical treatment his Vet always advises giving him fresh tinned pineapple juice for a few days (which is fine as he loves it!) so I was thinking of feeding him something with similar qualities on a daily basis.
The Hay Experts I see sell Oxbow Papaya Tablets & I know from being on the forum that some RU'ers use Bromelain tablets...
But I have some queries...
-Which do you think is best?
-If it's Bromelain is there anywhere online I can purchase them & what strength should I get?
-Are there any harm/side effects of feeding either Papaya or Bromelain on a daily basis?
-How do most people give them to their buns?
-And has anyone seen a difference in statis attacks after their statis prone buns have been on either of these?
Sorry for all the questions!
He's had regular bouts of gut statis yearly since he was one about twice yearly (he's now nearly 5) with no obvious reasons why (although he is a Rex & they seem more sensitive to it).
When he has a bout, apart from medical treatment his Vet always advises giving him fresh tinned pineapple juice for a few days (which is fine as he loves it!) so I was thinking of feeding him something with similar qualities on a daily basis.
The Hay Experts I see sell Oxbow Papaya Tablets & I know from being on the forum that some RU'ers use Bromelain tablets...
But I have some queries...
-Which do you think is best?
-If it's Bromelain is there anywhere online I can purchase them & what strength should I get?
-Are there any harm/side effects of feeding either Papaya or Bromelain on a daily basis?
-How do most people give them to their buns?
-And has anyone seen a difference in statis attacks after their statis prone buns have been on either of these?
Sorry for all the questions!