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proper dosing
Proper Dosing of Nitric Oxide Delivering Products
In
order to get the most out of your nitric oxide delivering products
from Total Health Enhancement, please use the following
recommendations:
These products are amino acid compounds; they go after proteins, so as
empty a stomach as possible is very important. Feed in the stomach
upsets the synergy of the ingredients, rendering it weak. With no food
in the stomach, there will be an insulin reaction in the small
intestine, delivering the full dosage of the active ingredients
immediately into the bloodstream. Allowing the horse even small treats
or to nibble on the ground is only wasting the product.
Different ways of obtaining as empty a stomach as possible are:
1/
Make certain the horse has cleaned up all his feed one hour prior to
dosing and withhold feed for one hour following dosage.
2/
Move the horse (only if this will not cause more harm to the horse as
it would in the case of severe acute laminitis) to an empty stall with
a clean floor for the 2 hour fasting period.
3/
Use a comfortable muzzle that will not allow eating.
4/
Safely tie the horse, so he can not eat. (Do not tie and force to
stand any horse suffering from laminitis or in severe pain.)
5/
If this horse is being worked, use your workout time as part of the 2
hour fasting period and dose after the first hour.
6/
Putting the horse out in a round pen, can be an easy way for the horse
to play, and also get his dosing and fasting done.
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It is not necessary to withhold water, just make sure it is clean and
fresh with no additives.
Dosing is easy: Use a 60cc oral dosing syringe or a 60cc syringe with
the tip made larger. Take the syringe apart, add 3cc powder per 100
lbs. body weight (example: 30cc powder for a 1,000 lb horse). The
scoop included is approximately one 30cc dose. Measurements in cc are
on the syringe. Add water to the powder in the syringe and stir with a
butter knife until the mix becomes a slurry. Carefully put the syringe
back together and slowly squirt the slurry into the corner of the
horses mouth, onto his tongue, allowing him to swallow. If he is
reluctant to swallow, gently tickle his tongue with the syringe to
make him work his tongue and swallow. Most horses like the taste, and
some will lick the dose right out of a clean bucket.
If
the horse is critically ill or injured and double dosing initially is
recommended, simply double the amount of powder to 6cc per 100 Lbs.
body weight, (60cc powder for 1,000 lb. horse.) Some horses,
particularly minis, donkeys, and some ponies require double dosing due
to their metabolism.
Dosing according to the instructions on the label are: 3cc per 100 lbs
body weight AM and PM for the first 7 days, then follow with only 1
dose per day. These instructions are for the average horse. Each
horses individual needs may vary, and therefore it is imperative
that each horse is treated specific to their needs.
In
some instances, with critically ill, injured or laminitic horses, it
is crucial to get the horses nitric oxide depleted system boosted
quickly. The product will last in the system 1 1/2 to 3 hours each
time you dose. It is important to understand that if the horse is in
very serious condition that dosing as often as every 4-6 hours is very
helpful for the horse. Once the horse is showing the desired response,
it is important to maintain the dosages given for several days, then
try and back down gradually. If by giving smaller doses, or less often
is tolerated well by the horse, do so gradually. If backing down
causes the horse to worsen, simply increase back to your original
program until the horse is more stable. Most horses after initial
aggressive dosing, as they recover will get to the point of only
needing 1 dose per day, some every other day or even less.
Do
not pre-mix this product for later dosing. Dose immediately after
mixing or it will lose it's potency. Make sure the bottle is stored in
a cool dry place with the cap on securely.
To
get the most use out of your syringe, dip the black rubber stopper in
mineral or vegetable oil after each use. This will also make the
syringe slide more easily and dosing will be smoother.
The
slurry can be a little sloppy, and will stain clothing, so wear
something you don't mind getting dirty.
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Horses taking these products must not be on any type of
anti-inflammatory. No NSAIDs, no Bute, Banamine, Ketoprophen, aspirin,
Glucosamine, chondroitan sulfate, MSM, devils claw, yucca,
and corticosteroids, to name a few. These and many other substances
and herbs block nitric oxide formation and will not allow the nitric
oxide delivering products to work. If you have any questions about a
particular substance, please call or email us.
**VERY IMPORTANT: Nitric oxide delivering products INCREASE blood
flow, and reduce blood pressure. Be very careful when giving any drugs
or medications (except antibiotics, which are fine) with these
products on board. Because of the increase in bloodflow and vaso
dilating effects, drugs such as sedatives like acepromazine, xylazine,
Dormosedan, any anesthetics, or narcotics, even isoxsuprine will be
greatly intensified with the use of nitric oxide delivering products.
Do not give these or any anesthetics in conjunction with nitric oxide
delivering products. If you must give a sedative, narcotic or
anesthetic wait at least 6 hours after dosing with a nitric oxide
delivering product. If you have the vet scheduled for a procedure that
will require sedation, inform your vet that the horse is taking nitric
oxide delivering products. Wait at least 6 hours following the
procedure to begin dosing again.
We
at Total Health Enhancement are very proud of the successes thousands
of horses have had using our products. We offer complete customer
support. For any additional questions, please feel free to call Total
Health Enhancement 888-422-8398, or email us at
hlthenh@aol.com or danatotalhealth@msn.com. |
