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Epsom salts as a remedy to founder is an old wives' tale and does not prevent or remedy the condition. It is also not good to give Epsom salts internally to a horse for any more than 10 days or it will damage the kidney's.
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Is it okay to ingest epsom salt?
In moderation, it can be ingested. You need to read the package very carefully because Epsom Salts is also a laxative. Just make sure you are using real Epsom Salt, not some bath salt that has some Epsom in it.
What are Epsom salts used for?
Epsom salt (or colloquially usually "epsom salts") is an old-fashioned name for magnesium sulfate heptahydrate.
What's the best remedy to soothe aching muscles after training too hard?
A good remedy for post-training soreness is taking a long, warm bath with epsom salt. To relieve soreness, you need to use to use at least two cups of salt and soak for twelve minutes or more. Epsom salt increases the body's levels of magnesium and sulfate, which helps the muscles recover faster. Another important recovery tip: Drink PLENTY of water. How much? A rule of thumb is to take your weight and multiply it by .67. This is the number of ounces you need to drink a day. Add an additional 10- to 12-ounce glass for every hour you exercise. Proper hydration promotes muscle growth and helps you burn fat faster.
How to cure founder in horses?
Well you can give it painkillers, make sure there stalls bedded lots, watch what you feed them (not to much) and you make sure you keep up good hoof care for them.You can remedy Founder by putting Epsom Salts in their feed and water or by cutting off their food supply completely. Do this by putting them in a dirt floor stock yard or any other yard the horse cannot have access to food. I know what you're thinking! This is not cruel! It benefits the horse more than harms it. Do remember to provide fresh water with Epsom Salts. Occasionally, like every 2nd or 3rd day, you can give the animal 1 biscuit of plain hay. Don't feel sorry for the horse. If you continue to feed your foundered horse, the end result will be a can of Pal. Sorry, but that's the way it is. And remember to keep trimming the feet to keep them in good order.
How can they use lime an alkali to remedy this?
In order to know how one can use lime to remedy something one would need to know what the person is trying to remedy.
I have sweating in feed need some home remedy?
If you are sweating in the feed, the home remedy includes shaving and taking a bath regularly.
How can you tell the difference between Epsom salt and table salt?
Table salt is sodium chloride. Epsom salts is magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, MgSO4.7H2O A simple test in laboratory would be a flame test. (the epsom salts would need to be pure as sodium yellow can obscure other colours) sodium is yellow, Mg is white.
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Will green alcohol help with swollen knees?
For swollen joints you need ice and maybe a lukewarm soak in a bath of epsom salt.
Will green alcohol help with a swollen knee?
For swollen joints you need ice and maybe a lukewarm soak in a bath of epsom salt.
