After weeks of arguing with the BO, she appears to be doing R/S/R of the beet pulp, which has no molasses in it. I noticed when I was able to be at the farm at feeding time the second rinsing came out

wanted to see if there are descriptions of just how aversive touch is to an animal. How would one describe it to a vet? I notice Lad is even less happy about being petted than previously. Bonnie

I write with tears flowing ~ Homer did his work, his teaching and gave his love and it was time for him to go home. He was so young but he must have done such a good job that he could leave early. My

So sorry for your sad, sad loss. My heart cries for you today. May your memories of him bring you some comfort as time goes by. Laura K. Chappie & Beau N.IL.2011

Andrea - As with so many of the horses our list members lose, I am heartbroken for you. Linda

Thanks for the reminder! I just updated Magic's. Ferne Fedeli No. California 4/2010

He's gone. His pulse had risen to over 60 and his lactate was above normal, and he was in so much discomfort, so there wasn't a decision to be made. It was so peaceful, he's at peace now and

Oh, no, Andrea - thinking of you and Homer. There are many places where surgery is just not an option, because it isn't available. (We are 12 hours from the nearest place where surgery can be done, so

Hi Bonnie, Touch-me-nots is a relative thing. If a horse that normally enjoys petting, rubbing, grooming and handling starts to get distant or nasty during these times then it calls for

Hi (?), We have a lot of information regarding iron overload and IR/PPID in the files here: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineCushings/files/Iron%2C%20Iron%20Testing%2C%20Iron%20Overload/

Hi Jackie, NO FASTING for IR blood work. Here is a link to files on blood work: http://tinyurl.com/2kqu5v Scroll down to : IR proxies and Why No Fasting Before IR Blood Testing. Since your vet

Hi Cynthia, This may be good news or bad news. Please include Tucker's case history link so we can review his medical history/labs/clinical symptoms/etc. IF Tucker is PPID, this is not the time to

Andrea, I am so, so sorry for what you and Homer are going through - I too went through exactly the same thing with my Icelandic at the end of September - I was able to take him to surgery at

Your vet sounds very competent. Unfortunately, I don't really have much of anything to offer but if it is an external mass lipoma or abscess are possibilities. The only thing I would suggest is to

I've just arranged Dancing's second blood test for next week. The vet says for the insulin test she needs to be fasted for 10 hours. It says in the files here not to. Can anyone explain? I'm going to

Sorry for the incomplete message: I was going to add - wanted to see if there are descriptions of just how aversive touch is to an animal. How would one describe it to a vet? I notice Lad is even

I have had serious computer problems but just got my new computer set up and ready to go.....I am so sorry this has to be my first message on it. I am going to pray right now that this will be

Hi, Honestly, I would say do both if you can afford it. I am a certified massage therapist/bodyworker, and I really think bodywork is doing my guy a world of good. I have been focusing on his poll

So sorry Andrea, prayers going out now.

Dear Andrea, So sorry you are in this predicament - if its a blockage or tumour then surgery is your only hope but you have to move quickly before complications set in. Otherwise letting him go is