🛡️ If You Must Vaccinate Mid-Protocol

🗓️ Timing Recommendations:

• Space vaccination at least 2 weeks away from a known Herxheimer phase

• Choose single-antigen vaccines (one disease per dose) when possible

💊 Support With:

• Vitamin E + Magnesium → Nerve protection

• Milk Thistle or Boswellia → Liver support

• Electrolytes + Extra Water → Help flush the system

👀 Monitor For:

• Sudden behavior changes

• Toe dragging, fatigue, twitching

• Appetite or coat texture shifts

💬 From Paige:

“You’re not crazy if your horse reacts weirdly to a vaccine during detox. That immune system is already working. Don’t stack too many enemies. Space them out. Support the body. Let it win one battle at a time.”

💊 EPMSD + Prescription EPM Meds

Safe Combinations, Timing Tips & What to Watch

🧠 Can EPMSD Be Used With Prescription Medications?

✅ Yes — in most cases.
EPMSD is designed to work synergistically with:

• Toltrazuril / Baycox

• Diclazuril / Protazil

• Ponazuril / Marquis

• Decoquinate + Levamisole (DEC/Lev)

• DMSO (IV, oral, or topical)

EPMSD does not interfere with prescription drugs — but proper timing, hydration, and monitoring are key.

🧪 Medication Interactions

⚖️ Recommended Timing Strategy

💊 If Already Using a Prescription:

• Start EPMSD 5–7 days into the drug protocol

• Drug clears protozoa → EPMSD supports tissue repair

🕐 Dual Use:

• Space doses 6–12 hours apart

  • AM: Prescription

  • PM: EPMSD (or vice versa)

• Ensure free-choice water + salt

⛔ If Using DMSO:

• Reduce EPMSD dose by 25% for the first 3 days

• Monitor for:

  • Twitching

  • Excess sweating

  • Gut sensitivity

⚠️ Signs to Watch When Combining:

• Loose stool, crusting, strong body odor

• Mood swings, sleepiness

• Temporary neurological flares

• Appetite shifts

✅ These are Herxheimer signs — not danger. Keep hydration and detox support steady.

🧂 Recommended Add-Ons:

• Milk Thistle → Liver support

• Boswellia or White Willow → Natural inflammation buffer

• Magnesium + Salt → Electrolyte + nerve support

• Flax / Soaked Beet Pulp → Gut soothing

• Chlorella or Clay → Optional binder (1x/day away from meds)

💬 From Paige:

“It’s not about choosing one or the other — it’s about working with your vet and nature. EPMSD bridges the chemical and botanical worlds.”

🛠️ Best Practice Recommendations

🚫 Do Not Use EPMSD In:

• Mares with high-risk pregnancies

• During embryo transfer, unless cleared by vet

• If mare is past Day 25 pregnant without reproductive specialist support

💬 From Paige:

“We’ve seen incredible results with mares who couldn’t cycle — and stallions who came alive again after detox. But with pregnancy? That’s sacred ground. Always time it right.”

💉 Injection Timing & Procedure Safety During EPMSD

🧬 Why Timing Matters

During detox, the body is in elimination mode. Introducing procedures can:

• Overload detox organs

• Provoke inflammation

• Mask critical symptoms

• Delay neurological repair

⚠️ Procedure Safety Table

📆 Timing Strategy

🕐 Pre-Procedural:

• Avoid vet procedures during Days 1–30

• Best window: Days 40–60

• If using sedatives or steroids → pause EPMSD 48 hours before

💡 Why Injections May Be Less Effective Mid-Detox

• Detox may eliminate meds faster

• Blood flow is rerouted to healing tissues

• Nerves may remap, making lameness hard to detect

• Anti-inflammatories can suppress immune response if given too early

✅ Safer Alternatives During EPMSD

• Boswellia or White Willow Bark

• Magnesium Glycinate + Flaxseed

• Topical Arnica or Liniments

• Gentle bodywork, massage, or movement

🐴 Client Tip:

If a vet procedure is necessary:

• Request single injections only

• Space procedures 2 weeks away from any Herxheimer flare

• Avoid joint injections unless performance-critical

• Document before/after behavior

📩 Planning a vet visit during detox?
Email: support@oldwestholistic.shop
We’ll help you time it safely.