Hi Paula - I think there is little guidelines on the use of permax and there are many thoughts out there on its use. My first vet had me start at .75gm/day and then I was to decrease to .25gm/day

Jackie, My gelding foundered 2 years ago. After he was to the point where he was off bute and I could start exercising him again we found that he was short strided-didn't want to push from behind.

I'll talk to Pandora Mule and get back to you. This would be funny, if it weren't so serious, wouldn't it? How does one get an equine in the "Halloween Cat? position?" Kay, who knows exactly what

Thanks for the feedback on Isoxuprine. I should clarify that when I'm monitoring Bug's pedal pulses, and find them to be a concern (which isn't often), I give a low dose of Isoxuprine for several days

Hi Paula, my Domino also takes isoxuprine whenever he's having foot problems...since March this time around. I monitor his digital pulse closely and adjust the bute accordingly, but keep the

I know many have alread said it, but I'd like to reiterate that this group is SUCH a wonderful resource for those of us dealing with Cushings! As far as a vet who won't write a prescription is

I had an interesting talk with Heather at BET Labs yesterday. My vet drew blood for a Cushing's panel about 9 days back, and I was impatient for the results (her office was closed yesterday). Heather

No chance that he's having a bout of azortoria/tying up, is there? I assume NOT if the vets have looked at him... but mentioning just in case.. Robin Desert Springs Sport

I am not sure it is the same, but I do know that many times I have seen Pandora Mule lift those back feet up to knee level, hold them, then put them down. To someone who didn't know her, it would

When he had the laminitis episode, he was put on Isoxuprine 21 days 2X per day, then 14 days 1X per day, then 7 days every other day. Also Bute 2 gm per day for 5 days and 2 days off. And aspirin

Jeri, I wish I had some magic words for your vet. My vet did not hesitate when I asked for a prescription for cypro. I'm using the liquid through Prescription Specialties. She did caution me about

V. Clemons - I second Robin's request - what online pharmacy are you using and what are they charging for the Permax? I'm now up to 1.25gm/day and, at my present price, that's $5/day! Take care,

How frustrating Jeri!! Obviously they are making money on their drugs and want to keep you as a customer. My first vet just called in a prescription to a pharmacy (Athena) and I just have to call

Hi everyone - How does everyone get their vet to write you a prescription for either cypro or Permax? Mine won't - I tried. I think the exact quote was: "When you have an emergency, the pharmacy

Does anyone on the list with a laminitic/foundered Cushing's horse use Isoxuprine in their management? I'd be interested to hear about it. My 20-year-old Morgan gelding was diagnosed with Cushing's

I have known Marvin since he was 2 days old and he has always had a great attitude towards life. Which made last winter all the scarier. Since that bad episode, I have had Marvins shoes pulled and

Hi, Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you. I've been very busy. I am going to have to ask my vet what kind of blood test they call it but it is very extensive. It takes place over a 2 day

Hi, everyone, Very basic question: What is the difference between permax and cyproheptadine? Due to cost we want to consider all our options. Currently Strider gets 20 cypro pills a day. Thanks!

I was thinking the same thing Robin, most skin infections are staph or fungal so an antibiotic or antifungal injection/pill may help. Can they scrape it and culture it to see whats growing there?

Hi everyone I will be starting my horse on permax as soon as I get the rx filled. We never made it to the vet 3 hours away but had a phone consult after the local vet pulled some blood. The