Calmex | VetPlus

CALMEX EQUINE

A nutritional supplement that provides specially blended feed nutrients for horses to help maintain normal composure.

CALMEX EQUINE

What Can Lead To Increased Restlessness in Your Horse?

Noisy environments

Lifestyle changes

Travel

Box-rest

Loud noises such as thunderstorms and fireworks

Traveling with horses can be difficult sometimes

After being turned out following box-rest horse can become restless

Changes in stabling or grazing areas or other animals around them

Signs of Restlessness

If your horse demonstrates any of the following characteristics, it may indicate increased restlessness:

Box walking or other restless behaviour in stables
Unwanted behaviours when tacking up or being ridden
Poor performance at competitions, when they usually perform well at other times
Unsociable behaviours towards people or other animals
Changed behaviour like shying in everyday situations

Why Should I See My Vet?

At VetPlus we believe vets are best placed to advise the best course of action for your pet. Because of the way people have bred horses, behavioural problems and anxiety are very common. If your horse seems extra restless or you need advice on your horse, it can be helpful to talk to your vet. Your vet will be able to perform checks to ensure they’re healthy.

Next Steps

Our products are only available through veterinary practices. To find your closest vet practice stockist, please contact us.

What Else Can I Do?

Your vet may recommend a few key strategies to help your horse improve their composure and live happily together. Lots of owners find it’s useful to use a combination of:

Behavioural techniques
Environmental changes
Supportive Nutritional Supplements

It is important to remember that managing behavioural issues can take a long time and patience so do not lose heart if the problems do not disappear immediately.

Feeding Guidelines

Calmex Equine is a nutritional supplement that comes in a sachet and should be added to feed or mixed into a paste, then syringed into the mouth. It can be given once per day, or split across two feeds. It can be used for short, medium or long term nutritional support.

Weight

Up to 350kg

351-600kg

Over 601kg

Recommendation

1/2 sachet

1 sachet

1 1/2 sachets

Support

Contact the vet you purchased Calmex Equine from for guidance on the use for your horse. They’ll be able to provide specialised advice for your horse due to the records they keep. If you are unable to get the information you need from your vet, or if you bought Calmex Equine elsewhere, please contact us for assistance.