We hear and read about it quite a lot at this time of year: detox cures for your horse.
But what exactly does that mean?
What is the reason to do a detox?
And when is the appropriate time for this?
Detox or detoxification is a term used for cleansing the body of waste and toxins.
The equine body has an excellent natural waste disposal system that cleans up foreign substances.
The liver plays an important role in this but the liver does so much more.
The liver has a wide range of tasks; it is therefore a jack-of-all-trades.
Every day, it works to eliminate waste products, metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and store vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
So it is not entirely illogical that the liver gets a hard time every now and then and that waste products can accumulate.
This can cause all sorts of ailments such as fatigue, skin problems, hoof problems and painful joints.
Seasonal changes and recovery from illness and medication are times when this organ could well use an extra boost.
With a detox cure you support the horse’s body in performing its natural functions.
You can compare it to cleaning the filters of your car, thus ensuring that it continues to perform optimally.
In nature, a horse faced moments of food scarcity and specifically at those moments, the horse would actively seek out different herbs.
A natural process to rid the body of waste products.
This is similar to the juice cures that are currently so popular with humans.
A detox cure for your horse is really nothing more than mimicking a natural process, supporting your horse’s health by giving the body a break.
Florian Golden Herbs contains a unique combination of detox herbs that can help your horse do just that.
Author: Hilde Vrancken
Veterinary specialist
