Thanks for your support yesterday. Lady seems to be fine this morning. My vet did respond yesterday afternoon, but since Lady was already showing improvement, she only suggested electrolytes

I live in Mt. Albert, Ontario, Canada. I will mention this to the new vet/farrier that is coming out next week. ************************************ Hi there, I live just East of you in Zephyr. I

Hey, Welcome to the group. You'll learn pleanty here about Cushings, Insulin Resistance and Nutrition. The files that were sent to you when you joined are packed with information to get you

<DesertHorses@...> wrote: custom freq buddyis sore trimmed vit in supplemnet if he vit a named "Buddy", not a friend's he needs extra vitamins in doesn't mean that your Dr. Kellon did for you) usually

If you have a horse that gets impacted, a home made remedy that has worked it. It is 1 quart of molasses and 3 quart of Milk heated to body temp. Do it rectal and after a little while the horse

You are correct. Tannins are sometimes called "antinutrients" because they may reduce the absorption of some minerals, such as calcium & iron. Did Dr. Kellon tell you what strength to make the

--- In EquineCushings@..., "plwoodbury" <DesertHorses@...> wrote: hi patti ~ i had a scare in april. a couple weeks after her 2nd trim she became very ouchy. it was also april spring

Since Blue is on the peppermint tea, let me chime in here with what Dr. Kellon asked me to do for Blue's iron overload - if you make it into true tea, it releases the tannins, which I think she said

<maragreymare@...> wrote: <shotgun.ranch@ but I'm only there 1/3-1/2 peppermint I should add to Hi Mara I give the IR geldings 1/4 cup twice a day and my "gassy" mare 1/3 cup twice a day. Herbalist

Donna, you've gotten some great advice on this - hope she's doing well. I just want to add that my vet is two HOURS away. I have an "Emergency Kit" in an old small suitcase in the feed room, filled

Hi! I'm so happy to have found this group! I've "inherited" a 30 yr. old mare, a pasture pal for my 7 yr. old T-bred gelding. The owner has a chronic illness and cannot care for her any longer.

--- In EquineCushings@..., "Claire C. Cox-Wilson" <shotgun.ranch@.. Peppermint tea said to interfere with iron absorbtion... Claire, I've been adding the tea to Ally's pellets when I'm at

tea safe peppermint Yes... peppermint tea (and the dried herb) is safe & actually a good idea if your hay has high iron levels as it is said peppermint interferes with iron absorption. There are also

I am feeding Ally some TCSS, about 2-3 # daily, in addition to her 16# Mid Valley pellets & her beet pulp. I use it to flavor the BP, & also for a fiber source/beet pulp substitute during the day for

Thanks Eleanor, I think you're right on...helps to know stomache size & she's little. I think too much volume & too much water, especially for a scarfer. Today, she's good & I'm spending the day

--- donna <donnajbrowne@...> wrote: Donna, Banamine is prescription only. Are there any horse people near you that you could call--most people that have horses keep banamine on hand. I"m

thanks, but I don't have access to banamine until my vet returns home when ever that is. I assume this is something you have to get from your vet correct? I am giving her hay only and only a little

Until you get the fat off the tail head, don't be wanting to put weight back on your horse, lady. You'll be defeating yourself and hurting him. Ribs are nothing. Yes'm, you are correct--more

--- donna <donnajbrowne@...> wrote: I wouldn't give her anything but hay or grass until she's through the colic. And, if she seems better tonight/tomorrow morning, I'd only give her 1/2

Maybe it's the pigging out on them that does it??? Like getting in the feed bin?? Mine are out under oak trees and eat them as they fall with the deer, so it's a natural thing--hardly a gorging