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georges

Posted on Sunday, May 28, 2017 - 10:15 am:

Regarding the Foal-Lac powder as a formula, the article suggests 50/50 mix. Is the Foal-Lac powder mixed with water first as directed on the instructions and then fed 50/50 with the goat's milk or can you reconstitute the powder with just the goat's milk not using any water?
Thank you for your advice.
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DrO

Posted on Sunday, May 28, 2017 - 12:15 pm:

Welcome Georgette,
No you cannot use the goats milk to rehydrate the Foal Lac without adding the required amount of water. This would result in a concentrated milk that would be both hard to digest and be hyperosmolar compared to normal milk. Diarrhea would be the likely result. Good luck.
DrO
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