Research performed in adult horses and neonatal foals, as well as through in vitro trials, indicates that Bio-Sponge® (Di-Tri Octahedral (DTO) smectite) is an effective tool for support in patients with a variety of conditions including adult horses with antibiotic-induced colitis, endotoxemia, post-operative diarrhea, pathogenic bacterial overgrowth, and in foals with foal heat scours.
See our recommended Platinum Protocols for common equine conditions and injuries.
| Condition | Products | Protocol |
| Overall Wellness |
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Administer 1 scoop of Platinum Performance® Equine or Platinum Performance® CJ BID. |
| Colic Sand Impaction |
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Administer 2-6 scoops of Platinum Performance® Equine BID. |
| Diarrhea (Chronic) |
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Administer 1 scoop of Platinum Performance® Equine BID, 1 scoop (4oz) of Bio-Sponge® BID and 2 scoops of Platinum Balance® BID |
| Colic (Post Surgical) |
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Administer 1-8 scoops of Platinum Performance® Equine BID depending on clinical and post-colic needs, 2 scoops (6g) of Platinum Balance® BID. For High Risk Post-Operative Diarrhea: Administer 1/2 scoop (2oz) or 1 syringe (60cc) of Bio-Sponge® BID. |
| Colitis/Enteritis (Antibiotic and Stress Induced) |
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In cases of Mild-Moderate Colitis: Administer 1 scoop (4oz) of Bio-Sponge® Powder or 2 syringes (60cc) of Bio-Sponge® Paste BID or TID. Administer 1 scoop of Platinum Performance® Equine BID and 1 scoop (6g) of Platinum Balance® BID. In cases of Acute (Moderate-Severe) Colitis: If no gastric reflux, initially administer 1-2lbs of Bio-Sponge® Powder mixed in 4-6 liters of water by stomach tube followed by 1 lb of Bio-Sponge® mixed with 3 liters once every 6-8 hours until the diarrhea resolves. Amount can be decreased for less severe cases. Add 1 scoop (6g) of Platinum Balance® BID and 1-4 scoops of L-Glutamine BID to tube feeding. Discontinue if there is no noticeable improvement after 7 days of use. (Note: 1/2 scoop (2oz) of Bio-Sponge® Powder = 1 (60cc) syringe of Bio-Sponge® Paste.) |
| Diarrhea Prevention (Antibiotic Induced) |
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Administer 1 scoop of Platinum Performance® Equine BID, 1/2 scoop (2oz) of Bio-Sponge® Powder or 30cc-60cc Bio-Sponge® Paste BID or TID while on antibiotics and 2 scoops of Platinum Balance® BID. |
| Diarrhea Prevention Endemic Farm (Prophylactic Support for the Newborn Foal) |
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Following adequate intake of colostrum 6–8 hours after the foal first nurses the mare, administer 30cc of Bio-sponge7reg; Paste BID for 4–5 days. |
| Diarrhea (Foal Heat Scours) |
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Administer 30cc of Bio-Sponge® Paste or 3 tablespoons (27.6g) of Bio-Sponge® Powder mixed with 30cc of water 2-3 times daily. Discontinue use 1 day after intestinal disturbances resolve. To support digestion, administer 1/2 scoop (3g) of Platinum Balance® BID. |
SID = 1 time daily, BID = 2 times daily, TID = 3 times daily.
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