I just checked out the prices for Prascend on ThrivingPets and I'm unable to afford the listed price, also only being available in 1MG tablets, I'd need five tablets per day. What would the group

Thank you Dr. Kelllon; I just got the pergolide from Thriving Pets; would you still recommend trying the Prascend?

Hi My 21 year old warmblood gelding was diagnosed with Cushings about two years ago. He has been well controlled on Prascend. Over this period of time he has become increasingly spooky. My vet has

This is a difficult question to answer because we just don't have the knowledge to do it. The dramatic rise may be because his loss of dopaminergic neurons has reached a critical level - or it may be

Hi Lorna, its my fault, I have some problems with Yahoo neo (sure I'm not the only one...), I created new files that includes the latest bloodwork: one is called feldermann02072014, subtitle thyroid

For Lorna & all whose equine loves who have gone ahead. "I Live On - I died but did not leave you. I am here, and have not gone. Though my spirit left my body don't be sad, for I live on. My love is

Hi Paula, I second your appreciation for everyone who takes the time to share because what I learn here magnifies the quality of care for my IR/PPID horses. Your post has hay analysis, dietary

This year has been challenging with trying to keep my horse Lad's ACTH levels in the normal range; they have increased from: 35.3 - May 2014 247- July 2014 (July and August we slowly increased his

>>Is there a way to mix two hays safely for him and watch himto see if his IR stays under control? Paula, I take a flake of hay and shake it out on the floor, then take a flake of the 2nd hay and

So sorry to hear Linda. Especially after a lifetime with your best friend. Even though you don't hear her, I expect she is still around, following you everywhere waiting for her food. :) Best

Hi Jana, >Imade an update in Mikados Case history, the latest bloodwork is inthere. I'm sorry to be thick,but I can't find new numbers/update on your case history form.The last I can see there is for

Hello group, I made an update in Mikados Case history, the latest bloodwork is in there. Mikado is quite "okay" at the moment, but the problems we were used to are still there. I will try to sum it

---In EquineCushings@..., <paulah@...> wrote : Will I actually have to somehow blend the two haysin one bag? It would be lovely if Icould avoid that, but I can’t keep soaking hay... Any

New hay I bought for Cory (2014 timothy, 7.8% s/s, 7.2% ESC,0.6% starch) pushed him back into the severe IR category based on test resultsand supported by his extreme eating behavior and warmer feet.

Hi Carol What is "doing well on copra" please? Rossi was in severe IR risk with feet not in great shape, in July of this year.

Seconding Lorna's remark. PPID/IR that is managed & controlled is definitely not a death sentence. These horses can & do live happy, productive lives. Ask the hundreds or thousands here. Enjoy them

>I'm so sorry for your loss. Both of my horses, one 20 and one 10 have cushings. I fear for them each day. I know you loved Ollie, wow, 34 wonderful years of memories. I don't know your name.But

And people still smoke, and do just fine smoking until...just depends on how often you want to roll the dice. Linda EC Primary Response West Coast May 2004

Oh no, Linda. I am so sorry to hear about Jazzy. I know you will miss that call when she hears you coming out of the door. But you were both lucky to have each other for so long. And think of what

I'm so sorry for your loss. Both of my horses, one 20 and one 10 have cushings. I fear for them each day. I know you loved Ollie, wow, 34 wonderful years of memories.