HEAVY SWEAT LOSS ALKALOSIS:
Continuous heavy sweat output, without adequate replacement with a balanced salt mixture for heavy sweat conditions, can result in the build-up of excess alkaline salts (Alkalosis) in the blood. Affected horses develop signs of thick windedness (blowing after exercises), become more excitable (fizzy, nervy, shadow jump, ill mannered) and fatigue more easily (stop during work, recover poorly). Many horses become poor drinkers with a dry, pinched up coat, and thick in the urine due to chronic dehydration. Hard working horses may also have a tendency to tie up due to deficiencies and fatigue.
SWEATMIX is especially formulated with high levels of potassium (20,9%) and chloride (43,9%) to replace these vital salts lost in heavy sweat. The addition of a small amount of acid (3,4%) helps to ensure maximum electrolyte absorption and counteract ALKALOSIS in affected horses. A blood test may be used to confirm the condition of ALKALOSIS. This diagnosis is best left to your veterinarian. A daily dose of SWEATMIX, either in the feed or water, will encourage horses to drink more water, correct chronic dehydration, increase urine flow, increase general vitality and help ensure maximum performance potential.
COMPOSITION:
Each 1kg of SWEATMIX contains:
Sodium ions: 118,0g
Magnesium ions: 9,8g
Chloride ions: 438,5g
Calcium ions: 40,5g
Potassium ions: 209,8g
Sulphate ions: 13,0g
HOW TO ADMINISER SWEATMIX:
SWEATMIX can be mixed into the feed or water (45g/25L). When mixed with adequate volumes of water (45-90g/5L) SWEATMIX can be given as a pre-race drench to horses under hot/humid conditions to help replace vital body salts, correct dehydration and counteract heavy sweat loss. Stomach drenching with SWEATMIX by a veterinarian should be given 36-48 hours prior to racing or competition.