Platinum

Platinum horse supplements

Platinum Performance develops high-quality nutritional supplements for horses, focusing on equine health, nutrition, and well-being. Its products combine veterinary nutritional expertise with carefully selected ingredients to address specific dietary requirements.

At Sportpaardenarts.nl, you will find two specialized Platinum horse supplements: Platinum Bio-Sponge for digestive support and Platinum Performance Equine for comprehensive daily nutritional supplementation.

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Platinum Bio-Sponge – Digestive health support

Platinum Bio-Sponge is a specialized equine supplement formulated to support normal gastrointestinal function and manure consistency in foals and adult horses.

Its active ingredient is di-tri-octahedral smectite, a naturally occurring clay mineral with a large adsorptive surface area. This mineral can bind certain undesirable substances within the intestinal contents. Bio-Sponge is used as supportive nutritional management in horses experiencing disturbances in gastrointestinal function, including diarrhea.

Maintaining intestinal health is particularly important in young foals because their intestinal microbiota and immune systems are still developing. Bio-Sponge can be incorporated into a veterinarian-directed digestive support program when appropriate.

Diarrhea in foals requires prompt veterinary attention, particularly when accompanied by weakness, dehydration, fever, or reduced nursing. Bio-Sponge is intended as supportive care and does not replace diagnosis or treatment of the underlying condition.

Platinum Performance Equine – Comprehensive nutritional support

Platinum Performance Equine is a comprehensive daily nutritional supplement containing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Its formula includes ground flaxseed, flaxseed oil, stabilized rice bran, vitamin E, vitamin C, biotin, and selected trace elements. These nutrients contribute to normal cell membrane function, muscle metabolism, antioxidant protection, and the maintenance of healthy skin, coat, and hooves.

The omega-3 fatty acids in Platinum Performance Equine are primarily derived from flaxseed, which provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). This plant-derived omega-3 fatty acid contributes to the horse’s essential fatty acid intake and supports normal physiological functions.

Platinum Performance Equine is suitable for performance horses, recreational horses, and older horses that may benefit from additional nutritional support. It can be particularly interesting when the existing diet provides limited omega-3 fatty acids or certain essential micronutrients.

Because the formulation contains several vitamins and trace elements, the horse’s total nutrient intake should be considered, especially when concentrate feeds, vitamin-mineral balancers, or other supplements are already being provided. Particular attention should be paid to selenium and fat-soluble vitamin intake.

Which Platinum supplement is right for your horse?

The two Platinum products serve different purposes. Platinum Bio-Sponge focuses on supporting gastrointestinal function, while Platinum Performance Equine provides a broad range of essential nutrients to complement the daily diet.

Choosing the right product depends on your horse’s health, existing feeding program, and individual nutritional requirements.

Explore our other digestive supplements for horses and performance supplements for horses to find products suited to your horse’s specific needs.

Advice from the equine veterinarian

As a veterinarian specializing in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation, I recommend selecting supplements according to each horse’s health, existing diet, and individual nutritional requirements.

Platinum Bio-Sponge may provide useful supportive care as part of the management of certain gastrointestinal disturbances, while Platinum Performance Equine is particularly relevant when the daily diet would benefit from a broader supply of essential nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.

A balanced feeding program remains the foundation of equine health. For horses already receiving fortified concentrate feeds or other nutritional supplements, evaluating the complete diet helps prevent unnecessary duplication of vitamins and trace elements.

Not sure which Platinum product is most suitable for your horse? Contact us for professional veterinary advice.