Thanks Nick. I have always used an acid nutrualiser after a race but never used it before a race. Must give that a go.
As far as the buscopan goes, I'll give that one a miss.
I have heard that giving the dog some pasta in it's meal the night before and again for breakfast will help too.
But like I said earlier, she has just these past couple of runs she has cramped at the end of her races. I haven't change any of her training routine.

Just picked up Malcom from the vets after he had his toe removed. poor little buggar can't walk on it although it's wrapped up in heaps of padding.I'll change his bandages next wednesday and I'll take the stitches out the following Wednesday. There is not much more i can do for the poor little buggar except keep him warm and comfortable.
Snake has a twisted hock but not serious. He'll have to have a few weeks off with treatment. I use caster oil to massage the affected areas twice a day. Seems to get the best results with that.

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