Cheryl, He was tender footed with the extremely high insulin and I had boots for him. In addition, he had terrible thrush and along his back the skin had some kind of gunk on it. I was giving him

Dr. Kellon, Yes the same hay and no weight loss and no loss of interest in the hay. I purchased this orchard grass hay from a farmer in Madras, Oregon. His farm is called Healthy Hay 4 Horses and I

Thank you so much, Lavinia. Anna has tried to upload River’s hoof pics several times with no success. She’s not sure why she’s having trouble since she uploaded the other pics just fine. I am

Thanks Lynn! I see Bulk Supplements sells it. Salsa is about 830 lbs - similar to Relevante. Recently added extra Mg and 200mg B6 to Salsa's diet. Will see if those seem to help on the next few

Hi Lisa, I noticed that the latest rads have been posted: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=256537 Agree, there's definitely room for improvement in the rad technique. Check out this link

Hi Sharon Welcome to the group! While you are getting your case history and photos folder organised, please have a read of this welcome message that we send all new members. It contains lots of

Curious...was he lame at all with insulin as high as 600? As well is he Cushings? -- Cheryl and Jewel Oct 2018 Port Alberni BC Canada https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Cheryl%20and%20Jewel

Hi Tracy - Not Dr. K...but Relevante weighs approximately 890 lbs. I give him in 1 tsp in his a.m. supplement baggy and 1 tsp. in his p.m. supplement baggy. I have given it everyday since we started

If we want to try it - is it best used over time? Not “just” before a stressful event right? How much is needed per 100 lbs of horse weight? Thank you! Tracy -- Tracy and Salsa (1999 model year

Glad to hear it. Just clarifying, were you feeding the same batch of hay from September 2018 until last week? Has he lost weight? -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

There are no contraindications with PPID/IR based on studies in other species and I have used it in selective circumstances for man years. It's not a cure all but can help in situations where the

That was Cindy. Sorry -- -Brenda September 2020, Dodgeville WI USA Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Brenda%20and%20Stormy

Hi Gindy Great minds think alike. I picked up some Scout Indian Grass seed to plant this fall. Have half a pasture in Reed Canary that’s supposed to be safer late in season and they do like that. I

Hoping Dr K sees this - on the post about Relevante's possible hay belly Ashwangandha came up and you mentioned it's unique - having an ability to calm. I am getting Salsa back out on the trails and

Dr. Kellon, Crackers’ most recent October blood tests show a great improvement in insulin. Insulin dropped from 44 uIU/mL to 27.72. The insulin in two tests last September and November were both

With as much as you are going to be feeding on non-hay, it would be worthwhile to contact Aurelio at Ontario Dehy and get a price on a pallet of the ODTB cubes. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com

Sharon, We'll look forward to your history but from the information so far the radiographs are more consistent with an overlying long toe and somewhat underrun hoof than with laminitis but can't rule

That's correct. If it's over 10% of the ration, you need to consider it in balancing as a rule of thumb. With the amounts you are feeding, yes you do. The whole routine. -- Eleanor in PA

Oh goodness, just realize I need a case history. I will do tonight or tomorrow first thing. I’m sorry! Will get photos of feet and perhaps better body photos. Thx again for this forum! -- Sharon

Hi there from New Mexico! My 14 year old mare was diagnosed with laminitis & Cushings this past month. I’m thankful to have found this group;I have no experience with either issue. I am not sure if