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SmartDigest® Ultra Pellets
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Product Overview
Which horses benefit from comprehensive hindgut support?
In their natural habitat, horses would graze most of the day to meet their nutritional needs. Their digestive tract is designed to rely on a slow, steady intake of complex carbohydrates like grass and hay. Unfortunately, constant access to fresh pasture can be hard to come by and many horses don’t (or can’t) have access to free choice hay. Situations like this, along with other common events like changes in hay or grain and increased stall time can contribute to an unhealthy hindgut and lead to digestive upset. That’s why it’s smart to provide every horse with support for a balanced hindgut, as it is critical to their overall health and well-being.
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Research
A research study has shown through the use of the Diamond V in vitro intestinal activity modifier model (IAMM), it was demonstrated that SmartDigest Ultra, SmartDigest Ultra Pellets, and SmartGI Ultra Pellets - which all contain DVEquine postbiotic-produce higher levels of VFAs (volatile fatty acids) than an alfalfa/grass hay mix alone and may support the normal, healthy structure and function of the hindgut of the horse.
VFAs are vital for providing energy, supporting gut health, enhancing nutrient digestion, regulating feeding behavior,aiding in weight management, and adding support against developing metabolic disorders in horses.
The following ingredients in this formula have research associated with them:
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Reviews
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SmartDigest® Ultra Pellets is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5
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Bobbi Sue from
I have an Older Quarter Horse that I recently required, I keep him on SmartDigest Ultra
Pellets to avoid any stomach situations - his formal Owner told me that he had colic a
couple of times previously.
Date published: 2021-07-13
Rated 4 out of
5
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Kristin from
Good product offering but didn't help my horse
I have a now 2 year old paint filly who has had an issue with chronic diarrhea since I got her as a weanling. My vet suggested I put her on a gut supplement, something with prebiotics and probiotics so last summer (August maybe?) I put her on this supplement. Comparing labels, it's competitively priced and so much easier than powders. She eats it wonderfully and doesn't even need it mixed with grain.
But we're going on almost a year now with no change in her chronic diarrhea and therefore no improvement in her digestive health. Also, she colicked (gas colic, resolved on the farm, no surgery needed so ColicCare didn't apply) last fall, while she was on this supplement. I don't think it was because of the supplement (last year just seemed like a bad year for colic in Ohio) but it didn't prevent it.
Date published: 2021-06-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Deej from
Great product
I’ve been using the product faithfully for 2 months and see a dramatic difference in flies on the horses. Great!!!
Date published: 2021-06-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kaydee Hurd from
It worked!
I have 2 horse that have FWS fecal water syndrome. We have clean bottoms now!
Date published: 2021-04-28
Rated 2 out of
5
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Sarah S from
I've had a Walking Horse gelding for 5 years, and, for all 5 of those years, he's had problems with intermittent diarrhea. It's just been a part of life: he gets cow-like stool, I give him psyllium for a couple of days, repeat as necessary. I decided to get Smartpaks because he needs joint support, so I went ahead and threw in SmartDigest Ultra hoping it would help.
While it did help with the diarrhea (in fact getting rid of it completely), around three months after he was started on the supplement, he colicked -- bad. No gut sounds whatsoever and a heartrate in the 70s. After 18 liters of lactated ringers and hours of handwalking and tears, he managed to pull through. I wrote it off as a fluke. Less than a month after the first colic, he had a second; this one I headed off at the pass. His gut sounds were only spasmodic and his heartrate only hit the 40s. But I started to wonder what was making him colic for the first time in 5 years, and the only change was this supplement.
I stopped this supplement right after the last bout of colic and -- touch wood -- haven't had any problems to date. Maybe this product does better in horses without such digestive issues, but I don't see it as worth the risk.
Date published: 2021-04-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Pattie from
Smart Digest Ultra
I put my horse on this supplement for his digestive health and because of Smartpak colic program. My vet suggested this program to me.
Date published: 2021-03-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Thebud1 from
Super Important for horses
started these a month ago, great tasting, easy to give! horse loves the taste!!!
Date published: 2021-03-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Gwen from
Great product
Love the prepackaged supplement and my horse loves it too
Date published: 2021-02-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Carlos Mom from
It Works!
We have a new horse and he was quite gassy especially going around the ring. After putting him on SmartDigest there was a big improvement almost immediately and his gas remains significantly reduced. Well worth the money. Wished the bucket could be part of the colic care program, not just Smartpaks.
Date published: 2021-01-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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AL1576 from
Great product
This has helped my 20+ year old OTTB maintain his digestive health through cross country moves and changes in diet and climate. He was the only horse in his pasture not to get the runs this winter. I would definitely recommend this product,
Date published: 2021-01-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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KB17 from
Great results!
My guy has had some liquidly stool recently, we tried other products and at the recommendation of my vet we tried him on this. His stool within a week was much firmer and his hind end and tail less messy! Highly recommend it!
Date published: 2021-01-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Yummy from
Really made a difference
My 22 yo gelding has always had a lot of gas and mild gas colics. Since starting this he feels better. Looks brighter. Has better energy.
Date published: 2021-01-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Maya from
Keeping my horse on this
I have a higher strung mare that needs to benefit from a good digestive supplement. Had her on grand digest, which worked ok but was difficult to get her to eat. I wanted to give smart digest a try since it comes with the added security of colic insurance and is about the same cost. She eats this no problem, and her manure hasn’t been loose once since the switch. Only con is that you are required to order the supplement in smartpak strips in order to qualify for the insurance.
Date published: 2020-12-15
Rated 4 out of
5
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Ginger from
Ease of feeding
Bought a month ago. Picky horse eats it very well.
Date published: 2020-11-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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HorseMom from
Excellent for happy tummies
I just restarted my mare on this supplement. She already seems to be feeling better and is less sensitive to the girth.
Date published: 2020-09-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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Debra from
Pellets
My horse really loved the pellets and she is a really picky eater. Thank you.
Date published: 2020-06-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Cloverrun from
Great product
Love the ability to support my horses and protect them with ColicCare at an economical price point.
Date published: 2020-06-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Montana ranch horse lover from
Easy to use
I switched to this product to keep my monthly expenses down and the horses are doing just great on it. As a matter of fact they eat this product much better than the other smart pak product I had them and have had absolutely no health problems. They look great and are happy to work cattle on the ranch. Smart digest ultra is great.
Date published: 2020-06-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Cocoa from
Great stuff!
Great product! My horse had a mild colic from wet grass in early spring,... I trusted this product to help and it did...
Date published: 2020-06-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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Farmgirlvalley from
Great product
I started my horse on this product because hes had also has in the past. I Want to be sure that he has a healthy gut. I like that it has Diamond V yeast and it comes with ColicCare. My horse eats it up!
Date published: 2020-05-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Belen from
Great product
My horse has been on the pellets for 2 months and is doing great
Date published: 2020-05-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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NorCalHorselady from
Already great made better!
I've had my mare on SmardDigest Ultra powder for most of her life. After seeing the recent data showing greater results from the pelleted form, I decided to switch from powder to pellets. I won't comment on differences in palatability as she 'hoovers' up anything I put in front of her.LOL1
Date published: 2020-05-06
Rated 2 out of
5
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Tayla from
Irritable, cribbing etc.
I had my horse on this for a month, he's always had on and off tummy issues so I wanted to give him some support! My other horse is on the SmartDigest Powder so I figure I would give him the same - except in pellets because it says its good for hay fluctuations, training, travel (only to find out the ingredients are exactly the same, but both have a different description for some reason). So to the side effects - he was very irritated, he kept biting and kicking at his stomach but I was waiting a few days because we had drastic weather changes which usually both him. He didn't seem as irritated, but he didn't seem to be himself either. He then started cribbing. I've owned this horse since he was born, he is 10 now and has never done any of this. Called my vet and she said bran mash, give a few more days and lots of turn out time. Didn't fix it, he was even cribbing outside. So I took him off SmartDigest immediately and within 3 days all of the symptoms went away. I am pretty disappointed, SmartPak said they haven't had anyone else report these symptoms with this product. But this same horse is on a couple other SmartSupplements so, something must not have sat right in this one. I am still a loyal SmartPaker but this one just did not work for me! I would just like to mention I have 5 horses all on a SmartSupp and this is the first one in 2 years to ever have a bad result!
Date published: 2020-04-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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MandaV1108 from
Great health benefits
My mates have been on this product for months and it seems to be working great
Date published: 2020-04-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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SoHa155 from
Works great
Has definitely calmed the Over active gurgling we had in our horses’ gut.
Date published: 2020-04-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tcan from
Huge difference!!
I switched my horse to this product a month ago and within a week noticed a huge difference in his behavior! He has been pacing in his stall for over a year and has had a hard time keeping weight on and a few other issues but since having him on this he stopped pacing, started gaining weight and has just been a all around happier horse!! Love this product!
Date published: 2020-04-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Carol from
Convenient and arrived on time on auto ship.
The order arrived on auto ship and the convenience Of the smart paks is great for my busy lifestyle. My horse eats the product and seams to enjoy them. Not sure how the long term outcome will be as my horse is 11 months old.
Date published: 2020-04-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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rfpluim from
You can tell the difference
My trainer recommended putting my worrying Thoroughbred on a digestive supplement, as when he was starting back into work, he was having some digestive problems (loose stool, etc., from worrying about work). He has been on this for a month now and hasn't had a problem since we started him on it. Plus ColiCare is a huge bonus!
Date published: 2020-03-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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Melissa M from
Favorite Supplement I've Used
This supplement seems to be doing great things for my 11 year old gelding. I'm in college so he travels between barns a few times a year, plus to shows and overnight trail rides, I have extra peace of mind knowing he's getting much needed digestive support. He also LOVES the taste of this supplement, and he's a picky eater. He will eat this plain, straight out of my hands and will sift it out of his grain bucket and eat it before anything else. My main concern was the palatability of it, but that proved to be a non-issue!
Date published: 2020-03-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Paul from
My horse is a picky eater and loves her smart digest supplement!
Date published: 2020-03-24
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