Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D., Author at The Northwest Horse Source

Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Snow will NOT meet your horse’s water needs!

August 5, 2020December 23, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Piles of fluffy snow in your pasture – and a horse that nibbles at them – making you think your horse is all set for water this winter? Sorry. Think again, please! The main cause of colic during the winter is from reduced water consumption. Snow will not provide enough …

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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Hay is missing key nutrients

August 5, 2020December 13, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Living pasture grasses and alfalfa are rich in fat and water-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein. But once they are cut, dried, and stored as hay, many nutrients that were once plentiful begin to dwindle. Fat soluble vitamins. These include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin A (as …

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Feeding Flaxseeds – Do you have all the facts?

August 5, 2020December 12, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Do you feed your horse flaxseeds? You likely do. Good job! Flaxseeds are a wonderful source of fat, quality protein, water-soluble fiber, and have amazing health benefits. Read on and get all the facts about this excellent whole food. Flaxseeds are high in fat …

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Double Trouble in the Fall

August 5, 2020December 1, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Seasonal Risk Factors for Laminitis by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Laminitis is inflammation of sensitive layers of tissue (laminae) inside the hoof in horses and other animals. Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year. Two reasons – high NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) from …

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NSC and ACTH – Double Trouble in the Fall

August 5, 2020October 9, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year. Two reasons – high NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) from cooler nighttime temperatures and increased blood ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) secretion from the pituitary gland. Both of these lead to …

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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Weighty Matters

August 5, 2020July 31, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Planning to medicate your horse? Deworm? Calculate feed? You absolutely need to know how much he or she weighs. But without a commercial scale, how do you do that? A weight tape provides an estimated weight, but for a closer approximation, Dr. Juliet Getty shares this handy formula for figuring your horse’s …

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Hay before grain, or vice versa?

August 5, 2020June 1, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Grain Fed on Empty Stomach Increases Acid By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. I receive a recurring question: which should be fed first—hay or grain? If you’re feeding correctly, this issue is truly a moot point, because the horse should have access to forage in hay and/or pasture 24/7 with …

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Respect the Power of the Horse’s Instincts

August 5, 2020April 6, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

A letter from Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. The issue is still free choice forage feeding. I respect and honor the way horses are made—they are different—unique, really. In a suitable, native environment, they are quite capable of taking care of themselves. They are free to eat and roam and, well, …

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Myth: A Shiny Horse is a Healthy Horse

August 5, 2020March 6, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Fat from any source will make your horse shiny. A fatty substance called sebum, secreted from the sebaceous glands in your horse’s skin, increases when the diet is higher in fat. It coats the hair, making it reflect the sun’s rays. Any fat will …

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Eating! An Important Key to Improving Insulin Resistance

August 5, 2020February 23, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Do you have an overweight horse? Chances are he is insulin resistant. Excess body fat leads to elevated insulin. Elevated insulin leads to more body fat storage, which leads to greater insulin resistance, and the vicious cycle continues. Even horses of normal weight can …

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