Hi Beverly, Combining NSAIDs is really dangerous as it can exponentially raise the risk of colitis and doesn't actually help in controlling pain. Sorry, can't search for the link to the studies on

>New Year's 2009 both Maggie and Merlin were in the throes of fairly severe, insulin induced laminits. They were lying down and groaning, not wanting to eat - I know many of you have been there.

Great posts, Paula and Kathleen. I sure wish there were a magic wand, but there ain't - so it is better for our horses if we stick to the science. I had the best Christmas present ever, thanks to

Hi Beverly Check the files on ALCAR. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/EquineCushings/search/files?query=alcar More in the message archives on

Hi Corinne, Here's the link to his case history: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/echistory8/files/Corrine%20and%20Jasper/ I am assuming his pergolide dose is 1.5mg, NOT 15mg? Is this compounded

GREAT post Kathleen. Ditto all Kudos and thank you for the education. As always. Sent this to a few vets I know. Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 Invest in the health of your horse and help ECIR

ECHistory8 ECHistory8 This is ECHistory8, the current ECHistory Group to upload NEW case histories or move an existing case history to. This group is for ECIR

Hi Group Here's the udate on whats missing in case history,can't get download to open to update,dumb computer. Since i did case history jasper was tested for PPID and was positive,sorry don't have

I couldn't find any Files on Neuritis. The symptoms fit my pony exactly and info on the web suggests Bute and Previcox both to get COX 1 and COX 2. Pony lying down several days and vet and farrier

AND we thank you!! I read every word and will send this to my vet. Jean and Amber in South Carolina August 2004

>I'll stop here. Since I've practically written adissertation, Well,Kat, for the record don't ever stop on my account. I hang on your every word and could go on reading,and reading. That is,of

All too true, Paula. "Pasture associated laminitis" is like saying "buffet associated diabetes." I'm a big believer in not making things more hard to understand than they need to be. There was a time

Hi Amber, Welcome to the group! Sorry to hear that you are having issues with your horse, but I'm sure we can help you to figure things out. To do that though, we really need to get some more

Hi Amber, Welcome to the list. We have tons of new information for you so get a cup of coffee plan to read for awhile. Please review the information in the Temporary Emergency Diet file.

I have a 15 yr old paso fino gelding who we suspect has IR. Have not tested but between vet and barefoot trimmer he shows all signs of IR. Anyway he is having some issues at the moment and my vet

Maybe it is much easier to blame it on the pasture than to face the fact that many horses were bred to work a lot and eat a little and these days we are often doing the opposite. If feeding a magic

Thumbs LJ. Way to go warrior. Many Thanks. Happy New Year. 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

I am now a laminitis warrior as I just donated to the group. Quite frankly, I could not pass up the matching option so my contribution is doubled and that's wonderful. .everyone on the group has

Hi Deirdre You can mail a check to me as Treasurer but it will not make the deadline for a 2014 donation if that is your goal. Send it to Nancy Collins, Treasurer ECIR Group PO Box 79 North Sandwich

I waiting on vet to give me results from PPID test, some things have change since i did case history. I had the results but lost them,vets taking his time on getting back to me. Yes i need help