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Re: Focus: How to get the best for your horse out of the ECIR Yahoo outreach group

Excellent post, Nancy. It is so true that we all sometimes end up running around like hamsters on a wheel. Going over your checklist (which I am repeating, as it is so good) is always a good

By janieclougher@... · #195764 ·

Falki Blood Work & Updated CH Sept 2015

Hi All, I just posted the results of Falki's most recent blood work. Insulin has improved but ACTH is above range now. Still severe IR, high risk of laminitis. I also updated his CH and posted His

By Connie Proceviat · #195763 ·

Information for my vet?

I have been talking to Nancy and Lavinia about my mare who has PPID and my former pony Rita who apparently also does. Specifically regarding seasonal rise testing and also medicating for the rise. Is

By Lydia Lawson · #195762 ·

Focus: How to get the best for your horse out of the ECIR Yahoo outreach group

A member commented a few days ago that she did not receive the message being offered by the volunteers during a time of stress, trying to figure out what was wrong with her horse. This is not unique.

By Nancy C · #195761 ·

Re: Sedation Cushings non IR

Hi, Julia - There are is really only one drug to avoid in IR horses, which is xylazine (Rompun), as this causes an insulin spike. There are other drugs to be cautious with: Acepromazine will

By janieclougher@... · #195760 ·

Re: Jasper's Lyme Results

I spoke directly with the director of the Serology and Immunology division of the laboratory at Cornell, where the Lyme multiplex tests are performed. She stated sample handling could *NOT* be a

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #195759 ·

Re: Pergolide versus Pergolide mesylate

May I forward this post to the pharmacist at Thriving Pets? I tried to report the jist to him, and he's very interested in getting to the bottom of this issue. Cass for Satra (from 9 Prascend to 9

By Cass in NorCal · #195758 ·

Sedation Cushings non IR

From all I could read in the archives of conversations sedating with any drug can cause laminitis, but is that for horses that are IR or IR & PPID but how about just Cushings not IR? I understood

By jamsler707@... · #195757 ·

Pergolide versus Pergolide mesylate

This is the response from BI: "Thank you for contacting Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Technical Services. You raised a very good question that, frankly, took a few days to circulate and find the

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #195756 ·

Re: Give Prascend on Day of Blood Draw?

Suzanne, that sounds like a perfect plan. It is fine to give him his meds 2 hours early. God bless your barn owner for doing that! Good organizing, you! Jaini (BVSc),Merlin,Maggie,Gypsy BC 09 ECIR

By janieclougher@... · #195755 ·

Re: Jasper's Lyme Results

Got 2 nose-it balls yesterday from tack shop he has part of his breakfast in one of the balls that he wont touch. Other half of cubes is scattered on the ground 2.5 lbs then 2.5 lbs in ball. Went

By corrine haffner · #195754 ·

need help with princess... sue & princess

hello everyone, I up loaded some more photos.. I finally got the x-rays to up load thanks to a computer friend.. but I took some new photos of her hoofs.. shes not any worse but not better, shes

By sue wolf <wolffarm4@...> · #195753 ·

Re: IR or PPID symptoms?

Hi Nancy, Thanks for the links. It's been awhile since I've read the entire ecirhorse website, and I'm glad you pointed me back there again. I also have read all the other articles you suggested

By Suzanne Mansolilli · #195752 ·

Re: Give Prascend on Day of Blood Draw?

Thank you Jaini. His blood draw is at 9am and I've arranged for barn owner to give Prascend and fill hay net at 5am. Normally he would be fed and given meds at 7am, but can't ask BO to split duties,

By Suzanne Mansolilli · #195751 ·

ECIR Group Inc. 2015 NO Laminitis! Conf - Early Bird expires today!

NO Laminitis! NO Laminitis! Welcome to NO Laminitis! - the support and conference site for the Equine Cushing's and Insulin Resistance non profit group (ECIR Inc)

By Nancy C · #195750 ·

Re: Give Prascend on Day of Blood Draw?

Hi, Suzanne - Yes, give the Prascend at the same time as usual. There can be a transient insulin spike in the first four hours after the first meal of the day, even if it is just hay; conversely,

By janieclougher@... · #195749 ·

Re: timeline for re-testing blood work

Hi, Vicky - you are certainly doing a good job with Samson's diet How is he feeling? I would consider re-testing in 90 days to see how things look. Just a caveat, for people in colder climates:

By janieclougher@... · #195748 ·

Give Prascend on Day of Blood Draw?

Hi, just a quick question: Do I give the Prascend w/breakfast on the day of the blood draw for ACTH, G, I and Leptin? Do I give the minerals? I apologize, I know I've read the answer to this in a

By Suzanne Mansolilli · #195747 ·

Re: Re-Post from 9/18 -- Monty's Latest Hoof Pics

---In EquineCushings@..., <suzannemansolilli@...> wrote : Hi Lavinia, I had front rads for Monty done in late July and just posted them. I'd appreciate your opinion when you get a chance. I also

By Suzanne Mansolilli · #195746 ·

timeline for re-testing blood work

Hi there, When do you think it’s a good time to retest blood panelsafter the initial test and diagnosis for IR? 60 days, 90 days? any suggestions or thoughts? Thanks again,

By vicky monen · #195745 ·

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