Overlooked Root Causes of Horse Health Issues: Parasites & Heavy Metal Toxicity

The Hidden Dangers Impacting Your Horse’s Health: Parasites & Heavy Metal Toxicity

When it comes to equine health, nutrition is often the first focus. A balanced diet plays a significant role in maintaining a horse’s well-being, but there are deeper, often-overlooked root causes that may be affecting your horse’s health—parasite overload and heavy metal toxicity.

Many horses struggle with unexplained fatigue, digestive upset, dull coats, muscle loss, or even behavioral changes, and despite the best efforts with diet and care, these symptoms persist. If you’ve optimized your horse’s nutrition and still notice health concerns, it may be time to consider whether parasites or toxins are playing a role.

Parasite Overload: A Hidden Drain on Health

Parasites are an unavoidable part of a horse’s environment. They exist in hay, grain, grass, contaminated water sources, and even in the manure of other animals. In the wild, horses naturally manage parasite loads through constant movement, foraging over vast areas, consuming plants, and selective grazing. Domesticated horses, however, live in more confined spaces, eat from the same pastures, and often ingest concentrated food sources where parasite exposure can be much higher.

While mild parasite loads are manageable for a healthy immune system, excessive or chronic infestations can lead to serious health problems.

Signs of Parasite Overload in Horses

🔸 Unexplained weight loss – Despite a proper diet, the horse struggles to maintain weight.
🔸 Poor coat condition – A dull, brittle coat or excessive hair loss.
🔸 Potbelly appearance – A bloated stomach even with muscle loss.
🔸 Itchy tail or rubbing – Often due to pinworms.
🔸 Frequent colic episodes – Large parasite loads can disrupt digestion and cause cramping.
🔸 Lethargy or behavior changes – Low energy, poor focus, or discomfort.
🔸 Chronic diarrhea or constipation – Indicating digestive distress.

When left unchecked, parasites can rob the body of essential nutrients, weaken the immune system, and even damage internal organs over time.

Knockout: A Natural 90-Day Parasite Cleanse

To help combat parasite overload, Knockout was formulated to not only eliminate common parasites but also support the immune system and cleanse the organs affected by infestations. Traditional dewormers target specific parasites, but Knockout works holistically—cleansing the gut, purifying the blood, and supporting detoxification pathways.

How Knockout Supports Your Horse’s Health

✔️ Eliminates parasite eggs, flatworms, tapeworms, bloodworms, pinworms, hookworms, flukes, and roundworms
✔️ Supports cognitive function by reducing neurological stress caused by parasites
✔️ Boosts immunity and helps fight chronic fatigue
✔️ Promotes lymphatic drainage to move toxins out of the body
✔️ Aids digestion by reducing inflammation in the gut
✔️ Improves circulation and purifies the blood
✔️ Supports liver and kidney function during detoxification

Because parasites continually re-enter a horse’s system through their environment, a proactive approach is necessary. Using Knockout as part of a seasonal or annual parasite cleanse will help break the cycle and keep your horse healthier long-term.

Heavy Metal Toxicity: An Invisible Threat

Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, aluminum, and cadmium can accumulate in a horse’s body over time, interfering with cellular function, organ health, and overall metabolism. Unlike parasites, which have obvious physical symptoms, heavy metal toxicity often goes unnoticed until health issues become severe.

Where Do Heavy Metals Come From?

Contaminated feed – Some grain-based feeds and hay may be grown in soil containing heavy metals or treated with pesticides.

Water sources – Well water or sources near industrial areas may have higher levels of contamination.

Environmental exposure – Horses housed near roadsides, farms using chemical fertilizers, or areas with industrial runoff may absorb toxins through pasture and air.

Passage from mare to foal – Heavy metals can transfer through the placenta, leading to toxicity from birth.

Symptoms of Heavy Metal Accumulation in Horses

🔸 Chronic fatigue and low energy
🔸 Unexplained lameness or stiffness
🔸 Hormonal imbalances (irregular heat cycles, difficulty breeding)
🔸 Frequent urination or kidney strain
🔸 Tying up (muscle cramping and stiffness after exercise)
🔸 High creatinine levels (indicating kidney stress)

When heavy metals build up in the system, they inhibit proper cell function, causing inflammation, organ dysfunction, and even neurological changes.

Remove: A 90-Day Heavy Metal Detox for Horses

Remove was designed as a targeted detox to bind heavy metals and safely eliminate them from the body. This formula works by supporting the excretory system—flushing out toxins through the liver, kidneys, intestines, and lymphatic system.

How Remove Helps Your Horse

✔️ Chelates (binds) and removes heavy metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, uranium, cadmium, and aluminum
✔️ Cleanses the blood, lymph, intestines, kidneys, liver, lungs, and skin
✔️ Eliminates neurotoxins such as insecticides, plasticizers, and phthalates
✔️ Promotes intestinal movement to aid detoxification
✔️ Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress caused by metal exposure
✔️ Strengthens energy levels and fights fatigue

Regular exposure to heavy metals means ongoing detoxification support is key. Whether your horse has tested high for heavy metals or simply shows unexplained health issues, a natural cleanse with Remove can help restore balance.

A Holistic Approach to Equine Wellness

Healing goes beyond diet alone. Addressing parasite overload and heavy metal toxicity allows the body to function optimally, reducing chronic symptoms and improving overall resilience.

To achieve true health and balance, we recommend:

✅ A Forage-Based Diet for Optimal Health
✅ Regular parasite cleansing with Knockout
✅ Heavy metal detoxification with Remove
✅ A supportive environment with clean water and chemical-free forage

Horses thrive when their bodies are given the tools to detox, cleanse, and heal naturally. If you’re looking to restore vitality and prevent long-term health issues, consider adding Knockout and Remove to your horse’s wellness routine.