My 40 year old horse was recently (Nov. 7) diagnosed as having Cushings. His diet is soaked timothy pellets and Hay Stack Special Blend and he is maintaining his weight - but he seems to be

I've used them a lot, but they can be pretty tricky to get on if the horse is shod with metal or composites. Also, if the horse has a hard time standing due to arthritis issues or laminitis, they can

Thanks, Lavinia for the info and links on Previcox and Gabapentin. I will definitely be discussing the dosage with my vet. I really appreciate you for giving me a "heads up" on this. I saw that one

Has anyone tried those things called Whinney Warmers? They might work. K. Graves 2011 N. California Kathy Graves

Hi Tiffany, Sorry, ODTB=Ontario Dehy Timothy Balance cubes. They are low sugar starch Timothy hay cubes, each batch balanced according to Dr. Kellon's specs. They can actually be used as a

Hi Deborah, The idea is to keep in warmth so boots that cover the lower leg, and even the hoof, are what's needed. For the feet themselves you could use socks inside of padded boots. Lined shipping

Hi Lauren, We really need to see your case history to be able to help more effectively. Your diet is going to play a major role in what we suggest. Why is he on Red Cell? This is a supplement for iron

Hi Deborah - Look up "Whinny Warmers" on line - they are sox for horses - some for winter- some for summer for the flies. Karen Scarborough,ME May/2014 ---- "deborah_ide@...

Lauren: My Romke weighs1,600+ pounds, he gets 1/2 cup of split peas (raw) and 2 scoops (contained in the product) of Uckele's Tri Amino. Before that he could not make muscle. I give my other 3

Hello, My horse is slowly going back into work and I am having trouble getting his top line back as well as just muscling him up in general. Does anyone use any kind of supplement that helps with

Hi Deb, I'm not a vet so really can't help other than to point out that many vets prescribe the canine Previcox to horses without regard for the huge difference in the correct dosing levels of equines

Nice work Jane. Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 Learn the facts about IR, PPID, equine nutrition, exercise and the foot. www.ECIRhorse.org Check out the FACTS on

Hi Lavinia: Yes; he was at 2.5mg in May 2014 when the ACTH came back at 35.3 but then jumped up. I appreciate your input and I'm very happy to see that Lad's levels have returned back to normal, I

Hi Tiffany, Put some mark-ups in your album: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/echistory8/photos/albums/540173897 The general goal is to lower the heels and back the toes only in the horizontal

Hi Lavinia-- I just saw your message to Tiffany about the Previcox dose and it is so timely. I just received Cory's medicine in the mail. The vet and I decided to try Gabapentin and Previcox to see

I have been planning to get my horse some leg wraps to keep her warm during the winter. Are there any particular ones that people have found to be good? Are we talking about polo wraps, a product like

Hi Patty Thanks for your willingness to add data! Not Dr Kellon here, but thought you might find past discussion helpful. Turmeric has come up often. Recent discussion on turmeric in human diabetes

Also, Sporthorse Veterinary Services, Dr. Mark Silverman is very well versed in metabolic issues, and his specialty is feet/legs, etc.. He's helped my boy immensely over the years and I"m grateful for

Hi Jane, Thanks for the updated history - really helps. Kudos on keeping your senior boy doing so well. Was his perg dose 2.5mg in May, 2014 when the ACTH came back at 35.3pg/ml? If so, he was just

Hi Tiffany, OK. Will get the mark-up into your album a bit later today. Just for future reference, the FDA approved dosing for firocoxib is .045mg/lb (.1mg/kg) for horses. FDA also says it's illegal