Side-by-side comparisons to help senior horse owners choose

Senior Horse Comparisons

Clear, side-by-side comparisons for owners of older horses: medications, metabolic conditions, feeds and forage, feeding methods, turnout, and blankets, each with a practical recommendation.

Bute vs Equioxx for Senior Horses

How phenylbutazone and firocoxib differ for older horses: speed, gut safety, long-term use, and which NSAID suits chronic arthritis.

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PPID vs EMS in Senior Horses

Cushing's (PPID) versus equine metabolic syndrome: causes, signs, testing, diet, medication, and why both raise laminitis risk.

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Hay Pellets vs Cubes

Chewability, soaking, choke risk, dust, and cost of hay pellets and cubes as a forage replacement for horses with poor teeth.

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Beet Pulp vs Hay Alternatives

Where beet pulp fits next to hay pellets, cubes, and chopped forage for fiber, calories, hydration, and metabolic safety.

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Senior Feed vs Ration Balancer

Calories versus nutrient balancing: who needs a complete senior feed, who needs a balancer, and how to match the product to the horse.

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Pergolide vs Chasteberry for Cushing's

Why pergolide is the proven PPID treatment, what the evidence says about chasteberry, and why diet and ACTH testing still matter.

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Hay Net vs Ground Feeding

Posture, airways, slow feeding, waste, and safety: choosing between a hay net and ground feeding for an older horse.

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Soaked vs Dry Feed

When to soak a senior horse's feed for teeth, choke, hydration, and sugar, and when dry feeding is the simpler, safer choice.

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Turnout vs Stall for Arthritis

How movement protects aging joints, where stall time helps, footing and herd safety, and building a comfort-first routine.

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Whole vs Processed Senior Feeds

Whole grains versus processed senior feed: chewability, digestion, mineral balance, and cost for the aging horse.

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Blanket Weight and Fill Guide

Denier versus grams of fill, rainsheet to heavyweight, when to blanket a senior, fit, and how to avoid over-blanketing.

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Senior Horse Care Planner

Track your senior horse's vital signs, feed and body condition, farrier and dental schedule, medications, and quality of life, all in one printable planner.

Senior Cat Wellness & Care Planner

10 printable worksheets to track your aging cat's health, meds, vet visits, mobility, nutrition, and quality of life.

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