Hi all. I just need a little assistance. When we got our pony last year, he was extremely overweight, not fit, and suffering from high insulin levels. Now, almost a year later, he has fantastic

Hi All, Just want to introduce myself as I am new to this group. My name is Sonia and I'm in Western Australia. I have a little Shetland pony with me that has Cushing's and suffers terribly from

Hi Karen and Taz! I just wanted to throw in my experience as well. Buttercup was laying on the ground for at least 12 hours a day for 18 months. Yep, that's 1 year and 6 months laid out. And she

Karen You need to work out what to do about increasing the pergolide with your vet, however, if I was sure his ACTH may be out of control based on symptoms would increase. The lethargy would be one

Here's an article on how to move you pics from your cell to your desk top or laptop. http://www.wikihow.com/Send-Pictures-from-Your-Cell-Phone-to-Your-Computer Hang in there. it's hard to go through

Karen,Every day you get up and try to do your best for Taz he gets one day closer to being happy and well again. Try to keep going and let people here help. I learnt the hard way, and so did my mare,

Thanks everybody. I took a bunch of pictures on my phone. But I don't know how to get from my phone. There must be a cable connection of something. Yes, I did shave the wedge off the pads to make

BTW, bute is down to 1/4 g. and tomorrow morning will be the last dose. Karen/Taz Beverly Hills, FL 2/2014

Hi Karen - We don't have the luxury of seeing your horse or assessing any of the things that may be causing him problems. I understand your need to trust your team on the ground, and that is fine.

> If he's not off the bute, taper off. You can use Phyto Quench for pain instead. First - Karen, sending thoughts of healing and support to you and Taz...........keep your spirits up - you're doing

PS...Meant also to say Karen GREAT NEWS about the dry track. That will really help once in place. Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 Learn the facts about IR, PPID, equine nutrition, exercise and the

Most of us shave the wedge off the purple pad or use flat pads. Do not give him grass until you know his insulin is under control. It was sky high in February. Throw his hay around in various places

Sorry, forgot to sign post again. Karen/Taz Beverly Hills, FL 2/2014

Here's what I am seeing. He does not move around. If I leave the muzzle off he will graze and move about. The MINUTE I put that muzzle on, he's down. His back legs are so weak from lack of exercise

I tried to answer to your post, but neo won't take me there. Please post photos of the feet. We need to see what they look like after the trim. The x-rays aren't that bad so I'm a little confused as

This horse is breaking my heart. Please give me some words of encouragement. Karen/Taz Beverly Hills, FL 2/2014

I don't have results of ACTH yet. But what can I do for Serrano? He is very lethargic... And... Serranos neck tumor is growing very fast and has more than doubled in last 2 months and near lymph

Hi - I have answered this a number of times, and see that none have made it past neo. Give this a read - https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/EquineCushings/conversations/topics/156571 Carb

Hi Karen Cannot comment on you blood work but I would not give red cell. Would insist on getting the hard numbers from the vet and begin increasing pergolide slowly if it is warranted based on the

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ECHistory2/files/Jane%20and%20Miss%20Kitty/ Lornain Ontario,Canada ECIR Moderator 2002 *See What Works in