Good to hear! Ideally you would taper off the NSAIDS so there is no rebound effect, which can increase pain. The jiaogulan and Devil's Claw can be started anytime, even while on NSAIDS. From our

Hi Kim, thanks for updating it before posting! There is a place on the first page of the Case History where you can write the date it was updated, too. The link for your Case History in your

Update- this morning she was more alert and evening standing a little better! Which is actually more confusing because I don't think she actually got any meds yesterday. Today I syringed the dissolved

It can get stuck if it is too small. Maybe increase the size of the "peas".. The idea with pea gravel is that Dr. Bowkers studies have shown it increases blood flow and hydraulic flow through the

I too have a wonderful Canadian gelding. This group was a lifesaver for him. He foundered during the covid shutdown.. Canadians are known as easy keepers. I have many Canadian owners/breeders on my

it took me several months to get my horse's case history. I had to nag, email, phone to get my vets to email me the actual results from testing. -- Rhonda Turley Brampton, Ontario April

Hi there, I have just uploaded an updated case history form with blood work results and updated the photo album with xrays (although I'm currently missing RF lateral xray view). Please can someone

oh my gosh I think I got it finally! Woo hoo! Now for the photos etc. It may take me some time to figure out how to go from phone to computer. Thanks Kirsten and Sherry -- Lecia Flyte and

Thank you so much for all the information! I printed out the emergency diet and will be implementing that immediately. I also have a call in to my vet for the bloodwork. I will fill out my case file

Dr. Kellon, Metformin in humans can cause non absorption of Vit B12, which is a critical vitamin for various functions of the body, including neurological functions. Vit B12 supplementation is

Hi Pat, Welcome to the group! Sorry to hear Willow is sore. She is a beautiful mare! I read through your Case History and I have a couple comments. First, the Dr. Reeds (you don't say which one)

Dawn, I use pea gravel and find it stuck around the frog from time to time. do you have that problem? -- Regina and Smokey June 26, 2017 Laurelville, Ohio

Wow! a 25 year mommy mare! How far along is she? If she is carrying more weight then the pain factor may be reduced once she foals. If she is diagnosed with PPID you should take precautions as the

Hi Suzanne, So the bloodwork basically confirmed what we already guessed. As LJ pointed out many vets think that putting a horse on Thyro-L will help with insulin control, but this was found to not

I've had Willow less than two years. She is a very easy keeper. I am still learning how to manage her best. I've had her on full board for all except the first four months. Her feet were good when I

Hello Carrie, Welcome to the group! Its great that you are being proactive and joined the group before a laminitis event! Most people arrive here in crisis or at the tail end of it. So well done!

Hi Marcie, Welcome to the group! You have provided us with quite a bit of information, but it would really help out if you could take some time to fill in a Case History. Sherry has covered the main

Cornell's panel doesn't include free T3, although in this case it doesn't really matter as far as we know. If the metformin is causing oral ulceration that could definitely be backing her off eating.

My vet wants to do Cornell’s thyroid panel instead of Michigan State. Can you tell me what I need to say to justify using a Michigan State? Also, I’m wondering if her metformin dose may be

Good Morning all! This is my 1st post since I only just joined the group this morning. I have an 18 yr old mare that I suspect is IR. We purchased her 3 years ago, when we got her she was extremely