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Re: depression and ppid

Hi lj Yes PPID could definitely be a factor. Adaptogens can help even when you don't have the veil. The good news is, you know right away if it is what they needed. Besides APF, you can try jherb or

By Nancy C · #192443 ·

Re: Considering getting my mare tested - some questions

Hi Jesse You will get a full welcome from one of the senior volunteers soon but want to comment on testing. I must disagree with your vet regarding his choices on testing. You do not need the Karo

By Nancy C · #192442 ·

Re: Time to worm for tapes..

Are there side effects to deworming every month? or to the double doses? Just wondering if I need to do that since he’s rubbing his tail again. Testing fecal today so I will know more specifics

By fionn@... · #192441 ·

Re: depression and ppid

Have you tried APF? For Fionn it helps any time he seems kinda blah. So it’s not just for the Pergolide Veil, at least in my experience. I know it is way expensive so I kept trying to go off of

By fionn@... · #192440 ·

Re: depression and ppid

I searched web.. I dont think apf will help. It prevented the veil or maybe there was no veil to prevent..other things to try besides apf?

By lj friedman · #192439 ·

depression and ppid

New barn for Jesse, ( past 3 weeks) BO thinks hes not as up as he should be.. she has no reference but is comparing to other horses. Are there herbs to elevate mood for our cushings/severe ir horses.

By lj friedman · #192438 ·

Re: Pituitary tumors and question for Dr. Kellon

Thanks for your response Pauline. I just find it staggering that so many horses have benign tumours in their brains!!!!! Sarah Harris Mt Mee, QLD, Australia Joined: March 2015

By newuser1971@... · #192437 ·

Re: Seasonal variations dopamine, cortisol and serotonin

Not Dr. Kellon here, but thanks for the link to that study. It is so interesting that serotonin is lower in these horses (might lead to the observation of lethargy and depression, over and above the

By janieclougher@... · #192436 ·

Re: Link for Toggles (closures for hay nets)

>> link for purchasing toggles << Hay Chix (formally Cinch Chix) carries Hoggles for slow feeder nets. http://www.haychix.com/product-p/h.htm Cynthia Boriskin from CA Tucker 10/10

By Cynthia Boriskin · #192435 ·

Link for Toggles (closures for hay nets)

Hi All, Awhile back someone had provided a link for purchasing toggles (I think that's what they're called) for closures for hay nets. Can someone please provide that again? Much appreciated,

By Connie Proceviat · #192434 ·

Re: CTB for slow spring shedding

Hi Casey, I'm curious about whether you can get your horse to eat CTB. I have 2 lbs of DePaolo Equine Concepts CTB powder that my shaggy mini won't touch. Have tried mixing in her food, with

By Barbara Vincent · #192433 ·

Re: Mov-ease

Hi Melanie, Not a problem at all you adding to my question. I am very interested in the answers you get. As I wasn't sure if I should be putting my mare on more than Mov-Ease. Heather Mass 2000

By Heather Leonard · #192432 ·

Re: Considering getting my mare tested - some questions

Thank you! My initial thoughts were the nutrition in the grass/hay down here vs. Minnesota...but I want to make sure I cover my bases and don't overlook something like IR and pay for it with

By Jessica · #192431 ·

Seasonal variations dopamine, cortisol and serotonin

I found this study extremely interesting, but it doesn't match "seasonal rise" as I understand it. Blood samples from March, June, September and December were compared for a Cushings group and a

By beverly meyer · #192430 ·

Re: Mov-ease

Hi, I don't mean to take over your question. I am using J-Herb and AlCaR for about 2 weeks. Could someone advise what is the difference between Mov-Ease, and PhytoQuench, and J-Herb? Do they

By Melanie Christensen · #192429 ·

Re: Considering getting my mare tested - some questions

If she's had her teeth done on a regular basis and is suddenly no longer maintaining weight I'd start with general bloodwork to make sure there's nothing else going on. Since you moved and she then

By Sherry Morse · #192428 ·

Considering getting my mare tested - some questions

Several years back my mare was very overweight and out of shape. It seemed like she was getting fat on air, and while she lost some of the weight with regular exercise we couldn't quite get her where

By Jessica · #192427 ·

Re: Pituitary tumors and question for Dr. Kellon

-In EquineCushings@..., <newuser1971@...> wrote :

By takarri@... · #192426 ·

Re: Pituitary tumors and question for Dr. Kellon

>>The only information we have so far is that it is linked to oxidative stress in the brain. In people, this type of damage is often caused by high mineral levels, iron or manganese.<< This

By newuser1971@... · #192425 ·

Re: Cornell labs results for Poppy

Aahhhhh, now I see about the posting and snippet -- got it! Makes sense now. :-) RE: soaking for more than an hour in cold water. Good new info to have -- I'll adjust my soaking times. I already feel

By Susanna Armbruster · #192424 ·

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