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At SPILLERS™, we are dedicated to providing expert support and guidance for your horse’s nutritional needs. Whether you have a question about our products, need advice on feeding, or would like to speak to one of our Nutrition Advisors, we're here to help. Your feedback is important to us, and we encourage you to get in touch with any enquiries. Please don't hesitate to contact us through the methods below, and we'll do our best to help you as quickly as we can.
FAQs
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Can horses be allergic to sugar?
A:No. Glucose is vital for life and the primary energy source utilised by cells in the body, including the brain. Even if sugar levels in the diet are low, the horse’s body converts other nutrients to glucose to meet demand.
Q:Are any of the SPILLERS feeds sugar free?
A:No. In fact it is virtually impossible to find a sugar free feed as many of the ingredients included will contain a natural source of sugar, even if the feed is molasses free. However, horses and ponies prone to clinical conditions such as laminitis require a ‘low sugar’ not a ‘sugar free’ diet. In fact, glucose is the primary energy source used by body cells, including the brain so some sugar in the diet helps to keep your horse or pony healthy, even if they are prone to laminitis.
Q:Are any of the SPILLERS feeds molasses free?
A:Yes! SPILLERS HAPPY HOOF Molasses Free, Fibre Lite Molasses Free, Speedy-Mash Fibre, Senior Super-Mash, Digest+ Conditioning Cubes, Stamina+ Cubes and Perform & Restore Mash are ideal for owners that are concerned about the inclusion of molasses. However for horses and ponies prone to conditions such as laminitis, it is the total amount of sugar in the diet that is important and not the inclusion of individual ingredients such as molasses. Many feeds containing molasses are in fact low in sugar.
