Has anyone tried flax seed oil capsules in their horses' ration? My mare seems to be sensitive to the lignin in the flax seed itself, so I've used the oil. Since I board, I would like to make it

Thank you, Dr. Kellon. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on this. I'm considering talking to my vet about shockwave therapy or HA injections without corticosteroids to help with

Thank you Dr. Kellon, i appreciate that explanation, as I am goal oriented so it's helpful to have a number that is a goal... I am managing his diet and life as tight as I can, to the point everything

Nancy, Thank you so much for your thoughts and suggestions. I have talked to my vet regarding sending labs to Cornell, but her hesitancy is due to the distance the blood needs to go. I will ask

Dr. Kellon, as I have said I'm not big on messing with another hormone feedback system like the thyroid. I was just wondering some argue its not just about the weight loss but the reduction of fat

Hi Lavinia, Thanks for the thorough response. I agree and understand most everything but I'd like to ask for a few clarifications. In the 2nd paragraph you write "the pain management ingredients" are

Update Your Information PLEASE! When: Thursday, 7 September 2017 Description: Case histories not only aid in monitoring and effectively managing your equine but a well documented and up to date case

You're welcome, Regina. Excellent that Smokey is feeling comfortable :) Your farrier sounds like a good one - he's willing to consider other options so that means he is willing to learn and that

"while bringing Smokey's toes back" was what i was wanting to say. -- Regina and Smokey June 26, 2017 Laurelville, Ohio https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Regina%20and%20Smokey

Lavinia, I really appreciate you taking the time to do what you've done for Smokey. It's keeping my farrier on his toes while bringing Smokey's. He took home the print out of everything you said and

Blood pull will be as soon as I can coordinate with our vet. Right now Spiritt is getting 1.05mg pergolide & I do have some 0.5 mg left that I could add. Noticed her WBC was high but didn't know if

Thank you so much Lavinia. Unfortunately, the trimmer was here yesterday! grrr. I have always felt her toes were too long and we will address this at the next trimming. Are we to accomplish all

hello, I have received two new samples of hay tests back and am looking for input. Thoughts please. Here the is the link to the

First, yes thank you Dawn for posting this on PHP. I have just gone to the compounding from Prascend pill. Got my first supply. PHP had my vet initially call them, one reason is that the dosage

Yes, some horses reach the point where their numbers do not show IR, but many do not and with an 11.4 uIU/mL insulin the risk of laminitis is extremely low **if** you continue the same management.

Hi Karen Great job on your Case History! It is not unusual for vets to want to continue the Thyrol-L. A lot have members have found through addressing any correctly diagnosed issues like PPID, diet

Thanks for this info, Dawn. I think you will find that the price of compounded per prescription is indeed a pleasant surprise. -- Jaini Clougher (BSc,BVSc) Merlin (over the bridge) ,Maggie,Gypsy,

Hi, Nichola, and welcome to the list! I am sorry your boy is having issues, but you are in the right place to learn how to help him. It is great that you are going to test for Cushing’s (PPID);

I have several questions as I work toward managing Luke's care. Hi CH is up to date. So, on 8-24-17 Luke's non-fasting labs were redrawn. : Insulin is down to 11.4, (yeah!), glucose is 88, ratio is

Hi everyone, this is my first post here. I've been researching and taking oodles of advice from many vets and friends etc. but my mini is still having laminitic bouts and I've tried everything. He