Hi Margret Welcome to the group. We need to know a little more about your horse so you can get the best possible help. Is he IR or PPID/Cushings? How was he diagnosed? The first thing that umps out

Just want to support Hannah's observations, which is what this group is about.....reporting detailed observations. Titrate on to the pergolide/Prascend. Support with Adaptogens if needed. Test and

Hello, Sorry to butt in here like this. My horse has also become spooky on Prascend when he was first put on it. I had to take him off and build him up on it gradually to a dose he was 'less spooky'

HI Jana, > I created new files that includes the latest bloodwork: one is called feldermann02072014, subtitle thyroid numbers Mikado. Sorry, that is the german original, the important values are T3,

Are ulcers a possible side effect of the Prevacox? If so, some horses seem to become spooky if their gut is sore due to ulcers. Chanda MT 9/04

My horse is having founder issues. He is off pasture now getting some last years grass hay and water. No grain. He is wearing a Lilly pad on one foot and a concocted one on the other. I gave him 2 g

Thanks for the info on flank pain. The vet looked at her and did nothing at all. Why can't these docs tell ME what to do instead of the other way around?? Just venting.... I'll try to get him

Linda, I'm so sorry for your loss. Fly free, Jazz, green grass and blue skies forever. Amy in PA '06ish (Herbie IR, Darby, lost beloveds on HIH site Echo, Dylan, Pebbles, Cherry, Misty who was

Ah, Linda - as Lorna says, the Grief Gods are very busy. Fly free, dear Jazzy - green fields and blue skies forever. Linda, take care of yourself and allow yourself to grieve. Thinking of

Hi, Beverly- this is one of those cases that needs a veterinary exam. Biting flanks can be due to flank pain, stomach pain or ovarian pain; can be from adhesions/swellings/masses in the gut; can be

One of his friends said,"Today I grieve for wonderful Ollie, a mighty horse that gave children without wings the freedom to fly." What a beautiful tribute you have written for Ollie - and the quote

We have had a number of requests for a nutritional reward that is modeled after the Stabul 1 protocol. The Stabul Nuggets are 3/4" in diameter, 10% min protein, 2.5% fat, 23% fiber and balanced for

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