This past month, a case of foal heat scours really challenged me. Normally a few doses of probiotics and a little time is all it takes for the scours to disappear. This case, however, continued despite heavy dosing of probiotics to balance the intestinal flora. HorseSense suggested using Dynamite Miracle Clay internally, and I quickly learned why 'miracle' is part of this product's name. Miracle Clay is sold as a powder, but the suggested use is to mix a gel the consistency of mustard. I keep the gel on hand for myself for external use, as it relieves the pain and itching associated with insect bites, which are a constant part of summer here in the mountains.
Using the gel internally is a tonic for the digestive tract, as I soon learned. I syringed 8-12cc's of clay gel into the foal's mouth one to four times a day (more at the outset; less as the situation improved). I also continued the probiotics. The scours diminished almost immediately upon application of the clay, but it took a couple of weeks before they were gone for good. I've also used the gel internally as an ulcer preventive. One of my ponies was on pain medication and ulcers were a possible side effect. The pony never developed symptoms associated with ulcers, so I was pleased that the clay was effective. Now I'll keep the gel on hand for both external and internal use.
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