#37 Kidney Support
Tender and inflamed kidneys are evident on the vast majority of horses. The lifestyle that we place our horses under, and the feeds we feed, are two of the causes of this problem. This combination is designed to help the kidneys function properly, to move these unwanted toxins out of the body, thus doing away with the pain.
We see a lot of horses that need this combination. It is Silver Lining’s opinion that the reason for this is the high proteins that we have grown accustomed to feeding, as well as the toxin building feeds that we have been feeding i.e. corn, molasses, rice bran, high protein alfalfa, and yes, even pasture grass. Horses that are put out on lush grass without regard for over grazing are very susceptible to grass founder, which directly affects the kidneys. Of course, a lot of these problems will be compounded by lack of exercise. Some of the external signs you may notice are a soreness over the kidney area on the loin, or about where the back of your saddle goes on a mature horse(1000 lb approx.). Swelling, or stocking up, in the ankles and fetlock areas, swelling over the loin, horses that are not wanting to stop hard or are jumping out of their stops, water retention, that is manifested by the presence of soft lumps and swelling anywhere on the horse. Any horse with these symptoms will benefit from the use of this kidney supplement.