Hi George, My mare, Seren has a history of lameness in her left fore foot. I had X-rays taken, but my vet was unable to diagnose the problem exactly. He put Seren on “Bute” and suggested remedial shoeing, but even on two sachets a day she was not really sound, and the longer she was on it, the less effect it had. My Vet also disliked her being on two sachets a day anyway, because of the risk of gastric ulcers. The remedial shoes consisted of pads and wedges, which had limited effect and then I tried the plastic Epona shoes, which seemed to rub Seren’s soles and give her foot abscesses. I have also tried various herbal anti-inflamatories with very little success.

Hope came when I saw an article in the Daily Mail newspaper regarding Gallium nitrate and arthritis, decided to Google it, and came across your website. My Vet had also heard about your trials, and although he couldn’t officially prescribe it, said it was worth a try. Well it was the best thing I ever did. I ordered the Gallium and within about a fortnight of Seren starting to take it she became sound and I was able to reduce the “Bute” then stop it altogether. Her arthritis in her hocks was also much improved, making her a lot less stiff.

I now find that I can keep her virtually pain free on a “maintenance” dose of one small bottle of the diluted gallium nitrate every other day, and I sometimes rest her from it for a fortnight or a month at a time. It has made her so much happier in herself, and I have gone from looking at having her put to sleep, to being able to use her as an escort for Lara, my young horse, to give her confidence on the roads. It is so lovely to have extended her life in this way, and I would like to say a big thank you for all the work you have done developing the treatment, and for having had the courage and determination to do it!

Best regards,