This study found a TRH stimulation test using equine cutoffs correlated with clinical signs in donkeys suspected of PPID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30362589 -- Eleanor in PA

TRH: Thanks, Jaini. I didn't know that. Anyone know the status in EU and AU? -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

Laurie, Being an energyworker has nothing to do with it - unless it might be subconsciously putting some kind of expectation in your head that is interfering. Digital pulses can be faint but they are

Eleanor, we are a little stuck on this in Canada. I know one vet in Quebec that will import the TRH, but apparently one has to pay for the whole flat (over $1,000), so if there aren't a whole bunch of

Jaini, Thank you. I don't seem to be able to find the maxillary one either. But if the heart rate with a stethoscope works, then I'm on it. I have one of those! :D -- Laurie and Atticus and

p.s. Improvement 3 weeks into the low dose pergolide with this timing could easily have been from ACTH levels dropping anyway rather than a drug effect. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner

To try to sort through the PPID issue, I would suggest tapering off pergolide in December and doing a TRH stimulation in February. If positive, you have an early PPID. If negative, you have an IR

Recent discussions of long toes reminded me of the phrase "clown shoes" which has been used over the years. back in 2006 for example Judy A. said this " My personal description to folks is this... YOU

Hi, Patricia, Huge kudos to you! You have done an amazing job with Miss Dancer. I would get an ACTH as well; in my horses, they actually seem to peak in late Oct - mid November (apparently they

Hi, Laurie - you are not alone! In fact, digital pulses on a horse should be hard to find. Here is a good explanation: http://www.ironfreehoof.com/equine-digital-pulses.html If you want to

Sorry need to read the pergolide suggestion in the response too quick to respond. I hav a trimmer coming out nov 14 or 15 and will acquire hoof pics with a high grade camera at that time for posting

Hi, June. I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it is time for a new trimmer. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and the feet are not only not improving, they are getting worse with

Just one correction her hay IS tested and less than 10% ESC actually 7.1 and starch is 1.2 %. Sorry if I wasn’t clear on that. The prascend dose? Thoughts should it stay at 0.5 or should I try

Hi, Pat - the only real way to tell if there has been damage to the circulation is by doing a venogram, which is very expensive, and so is out of the question. I know this is tough for you. I really

Hi, Patty - Penny certainly is lovely! I am just adding my complete agreement with Lavinia. Not only are the toes still too long, they are much, much too long. X-rays on the next visits are strongly

hi Denise, I am aware of Pete Ramey and actually my trimmer is a Pete Ramey follower and trims according to his protocol supposedly. I do have the DVD series but have not watched all of it and some of

Thank you for that feedback Lavinia. My hoof pic upload must have failed, so am uploading dorsal and lateral views right now. I didn't get sole plane but will get those tomorrow. Yes, the first

This from Cheryl: "Her pergolide dose of 0.5 mg seemed to improved her foot pain approximately 3 weeks into the doseage. The increase to the 1 mg only lasted 4 days due to the change in her

Hello. I am trying to learn how to use this website with limited time to research and comprehend how all of this works. I believe I successfully completed the CH and downloaded it on Oct. 19th. , but

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