PERFORMANCE, POOR

Species affected: Horses, dogs
Background: It is common to see musculoskeletal pain or low-level chronic disease (especially respiratory disease) behind poor performance.
Symptoms: Not performing to expectations in the sport.
Diagnostics: Rule out other forms of chronic disease.
Special Notes: In many cases, the primary problem must be addressed before supplementation will help, unless pain management is implemented simultaneously.
Principles for Supplementation: Remove pain, respiratory symptoms and increase joint mobility along with decreasing joint pain.

CANINE PRODUCTS

Therapeutics:Dosage:	Mechanism/Purpose:
Adrenosen3Dogs 1/2 - 2 tablets, bid or tid	Tonifies qi and kidney yang, drains dampness.
Arthroplex9Dogs 2-3 capsules/50 lbs, bid	Enhances joint comfort, a major limiting factor in performance.
Canine Basic Nutrients9Dogs 2 capsules/50 lbs, sid	Nutrients to support general health.
DL-Phenylalanine9Dogs 1 capsules/50 lbs, sid	Enhances endorphin and enkephalin levels.

EQUINE PRODUCTS

Therapeutics:	Dosage:	Mechanism/Purpose:
ABC Plus1	4 oz, sid	Provides trace nutrients.
Equine Chinese Herbal Dry Cough9	1/2 - 2/3 scoop, bid	If dry cough (COPD) is present, improves airway function.
Equine Chinese Herbal Performance Tonic9	1/2 - 2/3 scoop, bid	Improves energy efficiency, reduces fatigue.
Equine Chinese Herbal Wet Cough9	1/2 - 2/3 scoop, bid	If wet cough (COPD) is present, improves airway function.
Chinese Herbal Limber Horse9	1/2 - 2/3 scoop, bid	Decreases musculoskeletal pain, enhances movement.
Rush Creek Minerals1	Free choice.	Provides beneficial minerals.

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