The changes were relatively small but there is some evidence in people that cabergoline can improve IR: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4499429/ We don't have much experience with

Hi Kathy, Have had a chance to look at Donna's CH. Have you had any testing done since last Fall? Going from results from last Fall, if she were mine I'd be bumping the pergolide dose, for

Thanks Paula. Based on the speed which an effect is seen I don't think we have black walnut. I also don't think we would have it in the UK? but I will check with the guy I get the chips from to be

Hi Kathy, I can't help with an answer, but here is a clickable link to your CH: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Kathy%20and%20Donna -- Lorna in Eastern Ontario, Canada ECIR Moderator

Hi Kylie, I've heard of a possible reaction here,too. What were the signs of the reactions you're familiar with? -- Lorna in Eastern Ontario, Canada ECIR Moderator 2002

Just an update... the ultrasound showed thickening 5-6mm in spots. The peritoneal tap cytology showed nothing abnormal at all - good news as no infection, no RBCs, no cancer... the urinalysis was

Hello Sandra Maxisoy is soy hulls whilst Speedibeet is beet pulp. Both are suitable carriers for minerals however with Speedibeet and its high iron if you have the resources of lots of water and

Is it possible for a horse who seems to have shed out a winter coat to start to regrow it in May? -- Kathy 2017 and Donna Harrowsmith, Ontario Donna Case History

Hi Lavinia, The vet came today, as well as the farrier... using the X-rays they trimmed Luke's feet. I've uploaded pictures for your review and comments. The farrier is next scheduled in four

Lavinia, how do you determine whether your horse needs the soft, medium, or firm easy care pads? Thanks, -- Heather Fowler January 2015 New River,

Dr. Kellon and Jaini- thank you for helping me breathe again. How could we do this without you? I will place an order for iodine tomorrow and talk to my vet about the Metformin. I read about a

Hello - trying to find info on Maxisoy versus Speedibeet as carrier for minerals for my mares. One is IR/Cushings, the other Compensated IR. In the past I have found Maxisoy (or the pelletised soy

I read a bit more.. takeaway is that cabergoline might do double duty? control acth and insulin? at $375 a vial, the cost is $3.75 a day... quite manageable. and similar to what I pay for 14mg cp.

Hi Mimi, Are you using the Prascend for Scarlet's pergolide? As the dose goes up it certainly can put you in the poor house. Might want to examine switching to the compounded instead. -- Lavinia and

thanks for your reply. My reading tells me that cabergoline is indicated if acth isnt well controlled with pergolide.. When I test soon, after a month or so on his new dose of 14mg, would you still be

I'll add it to the files. -- - ​LeeAnne ECIR Archivist, Newmarket, Ontario March 2004 Email Me - if link fails use ECIR.Archives at gmail dot com Is your equine in the Pergolide Dosage Database?

Hi Jaini, By exercise I was just thinking of hand walking. Certainly too wobbly to ride. I don't think circles would be good for her. Sometimes she runs when turned out with feed bag or muzzle but not

Hi Jaini, Scarlet's ACTH has always been okay. I am increasing her pergolide fall and early spring associated with what I assume are ulcers since she eats better when I put her back on antacid. I

This is an example of the view needed to assess bone loss better: http://horsesidevetguide.com/hsvg/OnlineDatabase/media/71.png -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

Absolutely may quote me. Spread it around! -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001