From my own experience, my PPID/severe IR mare can be footsore from an aggressive trim even when her insulin/ACTH are well-controlled. I think you need to draw blood *today* to see if the insulin &

Thank you so much, Nancy!!

If you don't need to worry about IR, who has found the best but inexpensive Psyllium? It's so expensive!! Or any alternative uses that do the same? Thank you! Karen in UT

HI Suzanne If you test today, you'll know where he is right now and it may help you decide what you need to do re: pergolide, diet, trim, etc., to get him back on track. Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator

Thanks for the opinion, Kerry. That's why I'm confused -- I would think pain would affect everything, the ACTH and the insulin. So makes me wonder why he's in pain in the first place--is the ACTH

Hi Corrine I think Dr Kellon has used up to 3 scoops per dose but please do an archived message check. ALcar can go up to 2 grams per 100 lb of body weight. Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 FACT:

Sarah, Just a quick FYI-- The number you would use is the one where the '<2.0' number is in the sequence of results. The numbers in parentheses are what the lab gives as low/high normal

Im no expert, so this is a mere opinion-- Is it possible to plan for two bloodwork visits, draw blood today for insulin/glucose/leptin to check if these are high & the reason for making him

I'm reposting this message as vet is scheduled for today and maybe I should cancel? Maybe my question isn't clear. Will the lab results be difficult to interpret if draw is taken when he's a bit

---In EquineCushings@..., <newuser1971@...> wrote : Hi there Could one of the experts let me know how I should put Bonnie's insulin result into the IR Calculator please as I'm a bit confused. Should I

Hi there Could one of the experts let me know how I should put Bonnie's insulin result into the IR Calculator please as I'm a bit confused. Should I put "<2.0", "2.0" or "30.0"? Her result is reported

Hi Jaini, Hope you don't mind if I pester you with another question! I placed an order for the Mad Barn Basic Mineral/Vit Mix, and in my email inquiring about shipping, the fellow suggested the

Hi Mule maid Please don't forget to sign your posts! Many, many thanks. Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 FACT: Standing on cement significantly reduces blood flow to the equine foot. See R. M.

Hi mktmnr3 Please don't for get to sign your posts! Many many thanks Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 FACT: With knowledge of the nutrient profile of the forage and the animal's weight and level of

Hi Can i give more then 2 scoops of PQ a day? also can i give more the 10 grams of ALCAR a day how much more of each can i safely give?? Reason i ask jasper has come up more sore today,was out in

My horse gets the Timothy pellets because he can't chew hay well anymore.

Thanks DR. Kellon - Guess that's why it's cheaper. Karen ME/2014 ---- "drkellon@... [EquineCushings]" <EquineCushings@...> wrote: >

Thanks Beverly - I'll check it out! Karen ME/2014 ---- "Beverly Meyer bmeyer@... [EquineCushings]" <EquineCushings@...> wrote:

---In EquineCushings@..., <bmeyer@...> wrote : I use Animed's Psyllium Fiber from Amazon, called AniPsyll. It's only $5/pound instead of $10. It's a plain powder like Uckele. = = = = = = AniPsyll is

I use Animed's Psyllium Fiber from Amazon, called AniPsyll. It's only $5/pound instead of $10. It's a plain powder like Uckele. Beverly 6/14