Kauffman's salt potassium is an economical alternative for the supplementation of sodium, chloride and potassium. Sodium is a
mineral and electrolyte essential for perspiration, healthy muscles and regulating the heart rate. When equine sodium levels are
too low, the bloodstream can't hold sufficient amounts of water, causing adrenal glands to release aldosterone. A hormone that
instructs the kidneys to retain sodium, aldosterone promotes potassium excretion in horses and may create an electrolyte imbalance
in horses engaged in vigorous physical activity. Primary symptoms of an electrolyte imbalance include anhydrosis, tachycardia and
'tying up,' which is a sign of low salt in horses and a muscular disorder, causing trembling and stiff muscles in horses. In
addition, if horse owners neglect to provide sufficient salt for horses, the horse may avoid drinking enough water, a risk factor
in developing impaction colic. A blend of equal parts of Sodium Chloride (salt) and Potassium Chloride in a free flowing, water
soluble mix. Salt's moistening properties are especially vital to horse health during winter, when skin, coat and mucous membranes
are drier than normal. Salt for horse feed acts as an anti-toxin within the horse's body to help prevent illness and infection.
Salt enhances digestion by softening and reducing any intestinal obstructions or abdominal swelling. Salt offers an alkalizing
quality that helps balance acidity in carbohydrate/high protein diets. For horses.