I cannot recall the timeline for Hot Hoof and blood draw for ACTH- he may have been on it and may not have been (I thnk he was), but I think maybe I'm glad I took him off of it, reading Dr. Kellon's

Thank you, ladies! I do not know what APF is. The vet had me start Babe on a half tab of pergolide (.o5 mg) daily. I have not given it for 2 days because I've been worried about his behavior and

Regarding asking your vet to support a trial, you need to outline all the signs you are seeing that can be worsened by PPID (ranging from allergic reactions to respiratory problems, runny eyes, late

The question of management comes down to his insulin levels because that is where the laminitis risk is. If PPID is increasing his insulin, he will need tighter diet control. It would be nice to

P.S. Also have nitrate checked. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

Hi Shannon, There's no evidence to date to show that level of protein would be an issue. Just watch carefully when you start it. Can you get just a bale or two to start? -- Eleanor in PA

There are alternatives to the bute that don't have the side effects, like the Uckele Devi's Claw products Hemp Joint or PhytoQuench pellets. We have some members using the cabergoline injections as an

Hi Shannon, I see this is the second time you've asked and are still waiting to hear something back... I would be worried about this higher protein for 2 reasons: 1) is this an all-grass hay or are

Hi JoAnne, Where did you reply to Kirsten’s post? Usually it would show up in the same thread as the post you’re replying to. Is it possible you replied to her privately? If you post the reply

In the good old days (medeviel times) animals were housed under or right beside human dwelling to keep the humans warm. Crowding the animals will keep them warm. Could you keep another in the same

Angelika, With those injection reactions I would stop it now. The bromocriptine regimen I gave you was for oral, not injected. It was developed at Utrecht University. -- Eleanor in PA

Hi Anna, I can begin by answering a few of your questions and hope others will be along to complete the picture. We don’t advise fasting as it will decrease the ACTH level. Things that increase it

Hello Kirsten, I replied to your post, but can't seem to find if you had written back. Thanks, JoAnne -- JoAnne G in PA 2020

Hi Anna, Pain may have some effect on ACTH levels but as his level was taken while fasting (which lowers ACTH) and he was not in acute pain at the time of the blood draw you can probably eliminate

Hi Carla, As we're in the midst of the seasonal rise it's not surprising that her ACTH level went up since July but her elevated insulin is more concerning at this point. Thanks, Sherry and Scutch

Good morning, I have written up a handful of questions and took them to the vet's clinic on Monday. I have not heard anything back, yet. I'd like y'all's input, too, please. Babe's ACTH was 45 and he

Heather, as long as you're leaving a door open so she can come and go (which is smart for ventilation), I think it would be a better investment to cover the walls with house wrap, the rolled film that

I am on a tight budget and find a lot of materials on websites for buying/selling like Craigslist. I know you have a similar site in Canada, but I can't remember the name of it. When I was on

Interesting thread for sure and horse people can sure get creative. I’m not sure if Bugsy is susceptible to winter laminitis, but I’m getting prepared regardless. I wonder if spray foam

How did you titrate from 2.0 to 2.5? And why? -- LJ Friedman Nov 2014 Vista, Northern San Diego, CA Jesse and majestic ‘s Case History Jesse's Photos