"Sandra Su" <ssu@...> wrote: I think Dr. Kellon just recently posted here that linseed oil has the fat taken out of it, so the reason we use flaxseed -- the omegas -- is removed, making

Do you mean flaxseed oil? That's been recommended instead of the ground flaxseed. I'm not sure if linseed oil is quite the same, though it comes from the same plant. If your horse will eat ground

What did you just say??? Mandy ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

She is aware that there is a medication for Cushings, but seems not to understand it can be used as a preventative. > It's not used as a preventative. You give it if the ACTH tests hgher than

There is a new file called "Picky Eater's Check List" in the FILES section in folder # 8 "Pulling it Together" http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineCushings/files/8%20Pulling%20it%20Together/ It's

Since the ACTH test requires special handling of the blood, be sure to look in the files for instructions on handling the blood, which you should give to your vet ahead of time so she can be sure to

Have a look at the "Picky Eater's Checklist." It's in the files under the "Pulling It All Together" folder. There are other files there that might be helpful as well. - Cindy and Alf (and entourage)

This is an ongoing problem for many of us. No one solution works for every horse. It has been mentioned many times in the past, so search old messages for suggestions. Once you have those

Why not get magnesium oxide from your feed store. It's very cheap. You'd probably save lots of money. Then, for the vitamin E, I use 1000 IU gel caps, giving them twice a day to equal 2000 IU. If

Angie, We are past the seasonal high now and judging from the information you have given us and the picture of her coat (she's not a 'curly horse', is she?) then the sooner she gets on pergolide the

Test now Angie. It's a good time of year for an ACTH. Never a good time of year for Dex Suppression in our opinion - too much risk of laminitis. Amberlee www.fivepineranch.com Please Visit Our

Can someone tell me if I should reschedual Wookies test until another time of the year? And If so, when? Angie J

Success with my horse, Chance, a 20 year-old Cushing's horse. I began last April in treating her with chasteberry after noticing her long, curly coat for the first time. There was immediate response

Just adding to Joan's suggestions for you. His pergolide should be adjusted upwards. It would be best to do this with an ACTH test but after 6 years with Cushing's, it's quite likely his disease has

Sorry for the low level question - but I am finding different answers when doing a search. What are the starting amounts for J herb, AAKG and ALC? Thanks Deb

is it good or bad for a cushing/ir horse as a supplement ? as have read a few thngs like it needs to be balanced with vit E! it makes tyroids worse after long periods of use! any insight would be

Oscar has had bloodwork and dental check. No IR, and nothing more to be done for his teeth. I live in Northern NC. I keep up with this group because I like the nutritional advice. I balance hay for

Where do you live? There are regional feeds that are completely balanced that are in pellet form and small cube form that can be moistened. I would not give senior feed/molasses. I would give 1000

Hi Angie, I agree with everything Joan has already said.About the dose ,usually we find it is best to start low, with the dose,maybe .25mg twice daily,and increase slowly,every several days.Clinical

I have taken in a rescue foster that is an elder horse that cannot chew hay or eat grass. The standby diet that was advised is soaked alfalfa cubes and two large scoops of equine senior (molasses