Hi Kerry, Can you explain what issues your friend is having with getting on the group? Unfortunately, unless you have express permission to ask questions about her horse (as outlined in section 4.D

The first test, to see if metformin is working, can be done as soon as 3 days after starting. To see the long term effects, it's 4 to 6 weeks. The horse in the referenced thread was tested first at

Hi Daisy, There's a chance that all the issues you are seeing are related to issues with Tiko's trim but since we don't have any updated pictures of him, or his feet, it's just a guess. It would be

Hi Cheryl, A bit of housekeeping to start - can you please update your CH link in your signature to https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Cheryl%20and%20Jewel%20Port%20Alberni%20BC%20Canada. If

Hi Mara, Not sure where you got 3 days for a retest on Metformin. As per Dr. Kellon's message here: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/message/249944 it's 4 - 6 weeks. I would suggest doing the bloodwork

Hi Sandie, Trying to sort out what you mean by 'dire' - is it giving her diarrhea or something else? What are her current bloodwork results? Current weight? As Lorna and Maxine already said, we

Just want to add that respiratory issues - depending on what they are - can also be related to PPID not being well controlled. The gelding I mentioned previously with the heart murmur never had a

very happy to hear that ! btw I am admin for The Non Rideden Equine New England an affiliate of the original int'l group based in the UK. We ahve a few groups in the US- could use more. Many

I'm a bit late to the party but you might want to have the 'big man' cut at least 3 feet back depending on what your fence is. I say this because when I was in HS (back in the dark ages) we rented a

In searching the messages, it looks like it is recommended to retest insulin after 3 days on Metformin. He gets Metformin in hay cubes and supplements at 6am. How long after consuming the Metformin

Hi Sandie Not sure what you mean by “dire”—is it a typo for “sore”? 600g of speedibeet is quite a lot if it’s measured dry. What hay is she getting and how much? And 40ml of linseed oil

Hi Gabriela, I just want to reassure you that you are totally in the correct group! I think most all of us here would agree with you. I have 5 equids here, only one of which is really rideable (a

ok - the message page may be the way to go. I also want to mention that the decision I make re my horse has nothing to do with riding. We love him and I am one of those people who

My Vet has recommended Equitop Myoplast to support and build muscles, particularly in the topline area. It is manufactured by Boehringer. Active Ingredient per granulate is Algae powder (Spirulina

I like to use a paperclip. Too many vets take crooked rads. If you can tell the paperclip is a paperclip you know the rad is crooked. On a lateral view it should just look like a wire. --

You all are making me chuckle!!! Thank you! lolol -- Nancy and Vinnie and Summer Oakley, Ca Joined Nov 2018 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nancy%20and%20Vinnie

After secretly testing the strength of his paddock's fence boards Relevante found a weak one that he was able to break allowing him to slip his head through the opening and grab a morsel of grass with

thank you, saddle was checked in june. daisy and tiko -- -- Daisy, Tiko and Whisper CO, April 2019 Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Daisy%20and%20Tiko Photo Album:

Maxine....I can see the comic strip on that one!! Thanks for the giggle! -- Kim R, Lafayette, CA 2019 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Kim%20and%20Shomee

I am having Jewels acth and insulin drawn next week between 11cand 1130 a.m. ..What is the ideal timing for accurate results? She is fed four timesa day and her a.m. feed starts berween 7 and 8 a.m.