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Re: Sparky & Ike Hoof Xrays - Path Forward?

He tends to be "ouchy" for the first 3-4 weeks after a trim, then gets more comfortable (not totally comfy, but better)....just in time for the 6-week trim. It's a vicious cycle. :( -- - Julie

By Julie Thomas · #241525 ·

Re: Beet-E-Bites Pill Pockets-SAFE?

They're not likely to be a problem unless feeding them in meal size amounts! -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #241524 ·

Beet-E-Bites Pill Pockets-SAFE?

We were having trouble getting our boy to eat Pergolide in anything. I ordered the Beet-E-Bite pill pockets apple flavored and he gobbled up his medicine. Are they Safe? the starch seems high at 4.9%.

By Jennifer Boydstun · #241523 ·

Re: Laminitis/Founder podcast episode

CORRECTION There is one study that showed less severe laminitis in the fructan sepsis model when icing was started at first sign of laminitis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24004323 As far as I

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #241522 ·

Re: Understanding lab results

Ok, it should be there now. Thank you. Is there a way to get the responses to just this conversation thread to send to my phone , either through email or another phone app ? -- Brenda

By Brenda <Thewoodalls3@...> · #241521 ·

Re: How many PPID horses still rideable

My Welsh pony is 21 years old, rideable and still driven with a pony cart. He was diagnosed PPID at age 12. His pergolide dose is 24 mg. There is no lack of energy: canters uphill to barn when called,

By Bonnie · #241520 ·

Re: contact with local vet

I can be contacted by e-mail. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #241519 ·

Re: Sparky & Ike Hoof Xrays - Path Forward?

There are several before and after examples on this page: http://www.wildheartshoofcare.com/Cases.htm . -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #241518 ·

Re: Appropriate timing to start using Jiaogulan

Thank you Dawn and Dr. Kellon, that was really informative! -- Amy Veatch Dunlap, TN (Southeast TN) Joined

By Amy Veatch · #241517 ·

Re: labs for friend/dr kellon

Yes, suggest she join us. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #241516 ·

Re: McGregor, 2 yo thoroughbred

I would suggest you have him examined by a lameness expert from one of your veterinary schools. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #241515 ·

Re: Laminitis/Founder podcast episode

Alicia, The only time cryotherapy works in any type of laminitis is if you start it before the insult, be that bacterial products, high insulin. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #241514 ·

Re: How many PPID horses still rideable

My PPID boy is ridden or worked with three times a week. Up until a month ago, we rode anywhere, anytime any type trail. He developed symptoms of Lymes and is currently in treatment for that. Just got

By ironic_acres@... · #241513 ·

Re: Hidding Prascend

Martha that´s a great idea. Obviously you have a lot of practice in administering medication. Logo was blessed to have you. I don´t trust much the caretakers giving it by srynge because they are not

By Maria Duran · #241512 ·

Re: Hidding Prascend

Hi Jodi, if he gets his pergolide in a tiny muffin at the same time he gets his low s/s meal, I think that would be ok. Those muffins are pretty irresistible, I bet he doesn't even notice the

By gypsylassie · #241511 ·

Re: Hidding Prascend

Would 1/4 - 1/3 if a German Horse Muffin be safe? That is what I'm using presently, as I can put his dose in a capsule then seal air and light out. I do this at night to feed in the morning. I ran out

By jmc · #241510 ·

contact with local vet

does dr kellon or dr cloughper ever make contact with local vet ? if so , how is this done? thank you, daisy and tiko -- -- CO, April 2019 D Case History:

By Daisy Shepherd · #241509 ·

Re: Sparky & Ike Hoof Xrays - Path Forward?

I'm a visual & tactile learner. Is there any chance someone can share pictures of an underrun heel and a "good" heel/hoof? Also, has anyone ever used these Comfort Pads in their boots? Is this what

By Julie Thomas · #241508 ·

labs for friend/dr kellon

with these labs should i refer her to ecir: warmblood gelding , low work load, about 16years, lives on pasture, tall, normal weight , normal coat, low energy, no fat deposits, hx or sore feet through

By Daisy Shepherd · #241507 ·

Re: How many PPID horses still rideable

Hah! so you and your steed, Ferne, between the two of you topped the 100 year mark. That is on my bucket list. In two more years I will make it, perhaps only to sit on my lovely mare for one last

By Frances C. · #241506 ·

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