Hi, Cheryl - In addition to Mandy's excellent advice, I just want to add an important caveat with regards to Previcox. It is a useful NSAID in horses, but it is *very important* to make sure you

Thanks so much for taking on the time and expense Donna and adding this info to mix. It is hugely helpful. Hugs to the herd. Thanks again Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 Learn the facts about IR,

Hi Deidre Here's a snip from Dr Kellon's blog on byproducts http://uckeleequine.wordpress.com/2014/03/03/more-on-by-products/soybean/ "Distillers/Brewers Dried Grains are produced after corn, sorghum

HiCheryl, Welcometo the group. We cannot answer your question until you give us moreinformation for us to base a sound answer on. Which test did yourvet do to confirm PPID? What were the numbers?

I have a cushing pony. My vet retired and my new vet wants to try her on Previcox instead of bute. Has anyone had experiences with this drug? Thank you for your help. Cheryl and Annie Brennan Yorba

--In EquineCushings@..., <threecatfarm@...> wrote : I would also think about adding APF or Ginseng as adaptogens but I want to flag Dr Kellon about adaptogen use with cancer patients. = = = =

Hi Karen, I did a search Anemia. There are a lot of messages about anemia in horses,but this is one from Dr. Kellon: "Unless the iron deficiency was diagnosed through a blood screen at Kansas

Hi all, My regular vets new partner asked me directly if I was giving the red cell as she told me to. I had to say 'no' and then started to say that real anemia was rare in horses and there was

My vet wants me to give my pony with cushing Previcox instead of Bute for pain. Has anyone had experience with Previcox? Hope this is posted to the right place. Thanks for your help Cheryl Brennan

Thanks Leanne, I have a muzzle at post office waiting for me to pick it up today. I've also warned my hubby that we may have to make her a yard off the spare stable, hoping it won't come to that but

Hi Lavinia, You can't see it in the photos but Bella is actually under weight, the fur makes her look bigger. When she came to me 7 weeks ago without the thicker coat you could clearly see at least 6

Hi Sonia, Glad to hear Bella appears to be doing much better. She is adorable tho it looks like she's a bit heavy :( Kudos to you for taking on her care. Do you know how she was diagnosed as having

There has been some discussion on ECIR about the effects of steaming on the s/s content of hay and Joan did an article about hay steamers in The Horse's Mouth. Because our IR horse (Robin) is also

Do any of these things cause bloating and gas? Beet pulp, ground stabilized flax, yeast (i.e., selenium yeast). Are distiller grains safe for an IR horse? I thought anything with "grain" was a no

>>I am a new member from northwestern Ontario. My 23 year old Cushings/IR gelding is extremely sore in his front feet..... Hi Steph, Welcome to the list! Sorry to hear that Chance is having trouble.

Hi Julie, Thanks for the update. Sounds like Pony appreciated the changes your farrier made :) Also sounds like your farrier is a keeper - he listened, tried something new and is coming back! Keep up

Are people in Ontario (or Canada maybe) noticing contamination in Masterfeeds Soy Hull Pellets? This has happened before,but not for a while. This new load -only 2 bags (of 17) opened so far -

Hello Steph, Here is Northeastern Ontario we had the same conditions, and fed as much as double the normal amount during periods of brutal wind chill. For trimming I bought a heavy-duty rasp from

Hi Emily Several sources list the half life of Praziquantel at 0.8 to 1.5 hours with elimination form the body in 24 hours.

She wants to do full panel likely because she suspects something other than PPID is the issue. Or wants to rule that out. Increase Pergolide slowly as has been already said. Can't tell you how high