Ok, so I understand increasing pergolide to counteract the effects of the seasonal rise, but by the same token, is the pergolide then decreased again after the seasonal rise is over? And, if so, about

Hi, Could someone please tell me how to calculate the total protein in Lady's diet. Her history and nutrient spreadsheet are in the link below. Just had a new vet out to test ACTH after raising

"Karen" <ket62@...> wrote: This might help: http://www.ironfreehoof.com/equine-digital-pulses.html - Cindy & Alf (with entourage) in NY EC Support May 2006

Hi Karen Sorry to hear your boy isn sore. How tall is your mule? Are you sure he is only 120 lbs? You want to feed him 1.5% - 2% of his ideal weight in forage per day. Beet pulp isn't necessary - it

Not totally sure how to do it.

Mods, sorry for not cutting excess. - Cindy & Alf (with entourage) in NY EC Support May 2006

Hi Karen, Do you know how to check pulses? Check to see if both feet have pulses. It could be an abscess if it's only one. Relief from acute laminitis and abscess are exactly opposite, so it's

My husbands mule we think has foundered again. This will be the 3rd time in 15 yrs. Starting emergency diet but he doesnt like the beet pulp. Any ideas and how much to feed. HE is about 120 lbs.

--- In EquineCushings@..., "shesky1996" <shesky1996@...> wrote: I went for Formula 2 as it is higher in Magnesium and Copper, was this the right thing to do? Yes, you want Formula 2,

There's no change in the coffin bones. He has active ringbone, widened coffin joint space likely from inflammation and increased joint fluid. There is sinking but it hasn't changed in years. The horn

Hi Maria, Have you had a chance to look in the Files,under Dewormers? : http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineCushings/files/Deworming/ Lorna in Ontario,Canada ECIR Moderator 2002 *See What

I need to worm my horses soon and I want something that will kill both bots and tapeworms (they've been 0 on fecal samples so roundworms are not a problem). Been looking at Equimax, is that okay for

Hi Sarah, You only need to consider the oats addition if Shesky is not able to maintain proper weight and energy on a correct, mineral-balanced, hay-based diet while working regularly. The type of

Unbelievably poignant. Big hugs to you. Fly free, Strider, green grass and blue skies forever. Amy in PA '06ish (Herbie IR, Darby, lost beloveds on HIH Echo, Dylan, Pebbles, Cherry, Misty who was

Hi Monty, You can feed up to 30% of the diet (dry weight) in BP. Here's the link to the BP file: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineCushings/files/Beet%20Pulp/ Lavinia, Dante, George Too and

hi tried to search archives but no luck..can somone tell me how much beetpulp I can feed? Putting my pony back onto the emerg diet till I can get bloodwork done..he is about 600 lbs..thanks Monty Sept

UK owners - BI are again offering free first time ACTH tests at Liphook from 01 Sept until 30 November - lab fees are free, you pay for your vet's visit. This only applies to horses not already

Hi Alison Just to clarify, this is for metformin (for insulin resistance), not pergolide (for PPID). For metformin, it's not 30 mg twice a day, it's a calculation - 30 mg per kg of horse's

Hi Lisanne My mare is currently on 13mgs. I'm sorry I thought I had replied to this already! In the files you will find a bunch of documents giving hints and ideas on how to convince your vet to

Indeed. Thank you for sharing your find, Lorna. The power of this group is amazing. Alf celebrated his 25th birthday in July. Without this group, I doubt he would have made it past 20. Thank you