Hi! Could anyone help me identify why any some of the rates are raised? These are blood test results of a 25 year old pony with cushings. He's on half a pill of pergolide from prascend.

Thanks a lot for any help. -Markéta Köhnleinová
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Markéta, Czech Republic, 2020

This is for my 16 year old mare that I have not discussed before, she qualified for the free testing but Tane did not as he has other symptoms. I do suspect PPID with Paisley based on some symptoms - slow to shed and pot belly. We got good results with CTB in shedding

My question is: would it be worthwhile to test during the seasonal rise period? 
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Natalie

New Brunswick, Canada

2019

Case History: Tane's case history

Photos: Tane's photos

Thank you to everyone for their helpful comments. A year or so ago, freshly ground flaxseed (organic golden, freshly ground from ND Flax) was part of her normal diet. One day she just stopped eating it. She wouldn't eat any of her food if it was in there. I will try again by buying a new unground, organic bag at at the heath food store and give it a go in a small amount. 

Also, with regard to the oil mixed in with Metformin powder: I add the contents of the suggested vitamin e capsules which does seem to lubricate the syringe and the mixture overall but not much. The Metformin overpowers it a bit as we are doing 16 per syringe. 

Today the vet comes for insulin blood draw and mouth check for ulcers. Keeping fingers crossed that the news is good and we can start lowering dose of Metformin. 🤞🏽
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Pat and Frigga
Monkton, VT
2020
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=252741  

https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Pat%20and%20Frigga

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Gail Russell 8/30/2008

 

 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Gail%20and%20Brother%20-%20Odin%20-%20Decaffe%20%20-Gunthar .

I used Adapta-fuel 4+ times a day for several days when the most recent wildfire was about 4-5 miles away. The many stressors in that situation make it hard to be effective while preparing to evacuate your horses. I would use it again, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Obviously I hope no one needs to use it.
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Cass, Sonoma Co., CA 2012
ECIR Group Moderator
Cayuse and Diamond Case History Folder                
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We made it to the hospital. 10 hours on the trailer and he was such a champ though it all. And then all of a sudden  it was time to leave him there not knowing if I will ever see him again and for some stupid reason I was not prepared for that goodbye 😢 he goes under the knife tomorrow morning at 830. But I have tried all I could, I have poured out every last drop of me. I drove a horse trailer by myself for 10 hours today and I've never even driven a travel trailer before. I only wish he could truly understand how much I love him. Hopefully I will have a happy update tomorrow. 
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Allison in Ontario 2020

Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Allison%20and%20Sonseeahray
Photo Album:
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=254641

I found the best prices at this site: https://www.thrivingpets.com/catalog/product/view/id/3344/s/apf-advanced-protection-formula/

If you choose "auto ship", you'll save an additional 20% on your first shipment. 

Hi all, I just wanted to share a latest picture of Vinnie. By following all the guidance and diet guidelines Dr Kellon and you all have shared in this group Vinnie looks the least metabolic he has in almost 18 months.

We are still dealing with a bit of the veil trying to get Vinnien p to the 0.5 dose of pergolide, but I keep the faith we will get there.

His left front is soooooo close. We are still in a boot with some tenderness where there is bone proliferation on the medial side but he is able to trot ans canter a bit at his will.  Today he was a bit of a dragon and decided to drag me a bit on our walk so in the round pen he went.  

As someone wise once said, "It isn't about the destination, it is all about the journey. You all have been a beacon of hope for us in our journey to wellness and comfort and hopefully soundness.

I will post my latest rads, but the latest side image is in my folder now:)

Thanks!!
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Nancy and Vinnie and Summer
Oakley, Ca
Joined Nov 2018
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nancy%20and%20Vinnie 
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=245855

Summer
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nancy%20and%20Vinnie/Summer 
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=249104

The pricing are exactly the same. I guess I could contact them. I will
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LJ Friedman  Nov 2014 Vista,   Northern  San Diego, CA

Jesse and majestic ‘s Case History 
Jesse's Photos

 

It's made by Auburn Labs, LJ . Auburn makes APF, as you know.
Why not contact them?
No time right now, but I'm interested in finding out price, just for comparison with APF.

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Lorna  in Eastern  Ontario
2002
Check out FAQ : https://www.ecirhorse.org/FAQ.php

thank you martha.  our barn is a shed row of 4 covers and runs so very open with hay stored at the far end.  owners have 18 chickens that  roam free part of the day  so i hope for the best . i do hand rake my horse area daily while horse is out for his 6+ hours daily, they seem to love his hay piles. so far he stays well. daisy and tiko
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Daisy, Tiko and Whisper
CO, April 2019
Case History:  https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Daisy%20and%20Tiko 
Photo Album: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=90099&p=Name,,,20,2,0,0

Woman in my town that works the horse shows is selling this product. She says it’s the same as the horse product. I didn’t buy it but I wanted to know thoughts?
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I’ve never tried that, Lynn.  Logo loved it but every other horse I’ve given it to seemed to find it offensive.  It’s important and expensive enough that I found it easier just to squirt it in the mouth and be done with it.
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Hi Lida,

Thank you for posting this, as I'm planning to start 2 mini horses on APF soon, and this thread has been very helpful.

A question for those with experience giving the APF -- I'm wondering if anyone gives it in a carrier, rather than syringing it orally?
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Many thanks,

Lynn Cox
Kern County, CA
May, 2007　

Bella Case History   https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Lynn%20and%20Bella
Photos, Bella, Destiny, Zoe, Pip   https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=247665  

In keeping with Kristen’s tips, I also make whatever I need to administer into a paste.  I cut the top off a syringe, leaving a small lip around the edge and pack the paste in at that end.  I hate trying to suck up a suspension through a tip because invariably something will plug up the works.  I hadn’t thought about using olive oil but I find that if you don’t remove the plunger to clean it, the syringe will last much longer than otherwise.  Probably not as long as the silicone O-ring model, but I wouldn’t want to hack the top off of one of those.
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Awesome!  Thanks so much and that was what I wanted to know.  I dont plan on hauling her but if I need to now I know.  Since she is not lame I should be able to start doing some ground work with her as long as no turns and what not and tight circles correct.  Want to start driving her or long lining her a bit, as well as doing on our hikes.


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Heather
August 5, 2017, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

Riosa 
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Heather%20and%20Riosa

https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=8819 


Storm

I use a similar process with small differences so my experience might also be helpful:
1. buy that cheap coffee grinder!
2. I mix the powder with a small amount of olive oil and then add water to make a paste that is easy to syringe; this makes an amount of paste that is easy to give in a single dose (the oil is one of the suggestions I got from this list and it works really well)
3. originally I added peppermint extract to make it more palatable, but have found this is no longer necessary
4. the olive oil in the mixture seems to make the disposable plastic dosing syringes last a lot longer by keeping the rubber parts in good shape (like, months--I tend to lose them before they give up the ghost)
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Kristen and Jasper, Prince George BC
December 2016
Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Kristen%20and%20Jasper .
Jasper Photos: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=3346 .

Great. Thanks Lavinia!
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Judy and Bugsy

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Feb. 25, 2020

https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Judy%20and%20Bugsy
https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=243358