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Re: HELP! ACTH went from 107 to greater than 1250 in a mere 6 weeks!!!

Hi - I'm having problems deleting text so sorry for all the words carried over. Seasonal rise is not linear, but it sure would be nice if it were! There wouldn't be so much guessing and

By PapBallou@... · #187795 ·

Cornell Results: G/I ratio good but ACTH increased?

I just now receved an email from my vet with Pabatsa's Cornell results. He went from being in the *Severe* category to being in the *Compensated* range. His current levels are Glucose: 84 Insulin:

By lauramollrich · #187794 ·

Re: database

Pergolide database link came right up on a website search here.http://tinyurl.com/m6syzt4 Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com www.drkellon.com Welcome to drkellon.com

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #187793 ·

Re: Transporting a blood sample from Canada to Cornell

This is their general information page on shipping:https://ahdc.vet.cornell.edu/shipping/ for specific information on shipping from Canada, call them: https://ahdc.vet.cornell.edu/contact/

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #187792 ·

Re: Fructans?

Please read this:What Really Causes Seasonal Laminitis? What Really Causes Seasonal Laminitis? In the late summer to early fall there is a peak in laminitis

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #187791 ·

database

I cannot find the link to the pergolide database. Has Neo eaten it? Bonnie Ivey 12/08

By Bonnie · #187790 ·

Re: Transporting a blood sample from Canada to Cornell

Hi All, I am also trying to coordinate a fall blood sample to Cornell but only one vet that I know of in our area has sent samples to Cornell in the past. I am trying to get details and total cost

By Connie Proceviat · #187789 ·

HELP! ACTH went from 107 to greater than 1250 in a mere 6 weeks!!!

Hi group, My vet has actually asked that I approach the group and specifically Dr. Kellon for advice or direction. He has never seen an ACTH number rise so dramatically and rapidly in just 6

By petersdeni@... · #187786 ·

Re: Help Needed - Long

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you all know that I have posted photos of Misty's feet on EC History 8, which for some reason will not allow me to post the link here. Please keep in mind that

By valsbouquet · #187787 ·

Fructans?

Would appreciate clarification about this.Beer Breakthrough: Hops May Prevent Pasture-Associated Laminitis Beer Breakthrough: Hops May Prevent Pasture-Associated...

By Naturalhorse101@... · #187788 ·

Re: When the daily ration is gone

Hi Mandy, Yes, I have my hay tested, the ESC is 6.1 and the starch is .8. But according to my vet I should be soaking it because he uses WSC and starch. I decided I'm not soaking it. I am also

By thelittlebarnonwhiteoakfarm@... · #187785 ·

Re: Update on Deb's Cory

The inverted Ca:P ratio is very common in NC pastures and hays. The treatment is simply to balance to the analysis. There is also sometimes an accompanying fluoride toxicity which may require even

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #187784 ·

Re: When the daily ration is gone

Hi Susan...I too have a mini with IR/Cushings. I have the hay tested, her minerals balanced, etc. but unless I weigh the hay and limit her hay to a certain appropriate amount daily, she would surely

By June Nishi · #187783 ·

Re: Update on Deb's Cory

Thanks for your input, Dr. Kellon. The analysis of the Coastal hay had a zinc number that was too high and I am in the process of having the hay re-cored and analysed. So no, the calcium/phosphorus

By hawkhilldeb@... · #187782 ·

Re: When the daily ration is gone

Hi Susan, You didn’t mention if your hay is tested? Some of us have tosoak hay that is 9 or 10% esc/s. Some horses/ponies/minis are supersensitive. Are your minerals balanced to your

By Mandy Woods · #187781 ·

When the daily ration is gone

My mini gets a certain amount of hay per day. She has IR. She finishes her ration of hay so quickly even though I put it in hay nets. Actually I just got 2 hay nets with 1" openings thinking that

By thelittlebarnonwhiteoakfarm@... · #187780 ·

Re: Update on Deb's Cory

I agree his hoof photos showed some significant mechanical issues to work on. It's difficult, but have to approach all aspects of DDT at the same time.Your vet mentioned hyperparathyroidism. From

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #187779 ·

Re: New Member from Colorado

I was using the wrong DE. For 18 pounds at .86 it could actually support as much as 1100 lbs when an easy keeper! I think this is the first time you mentioned your horse shares the hay. This makes

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #187778 ·

Update on Deb's Cory

Hi group-- I have updated Cory's history, but briefly his blood draw on 8/4 showed an ACTH of 42.2, down but not enough. We have gradually increased his Pergolide to 7mg, as of 8/21. The vet also

By Deb Funderburk <hawkhilldeb@...> · #187777 ·

Re: Pergolide Dosing

Hi Chris, Good work. Please keep us posted as you go along. Lavinia, Dante, George Too and Peanut Jan 05, RI EC Support Team

By Lavinia Fiscaletti · #187776 ·

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