This comes up all the time, I saved Dr.K’s article on this topic because I can’t believe how many people don’t feed it because they were told at least some of the misconceptions . I personally

my ir horse has now discovered the russian olive trees and berries in his turn out area; they have now gone into winter ; about a dozen trees over about 5 acres; is boarded can not fence out of

I'm curious if PEA would be at all indicated in a just-dx'd DSLD horse who is also PPID/IR (long time). Not my horse. Vet recommended plain aspirin. I mentioned Dr. K's protocol to the owner. Owner

Hi Kandace, Just to say the person who balances your hay doesn't have to be from any particular place/country, to do the job. -- Lorna in Eastern Ontario 2002 Check out FAQ :

Okay, I just got through all the links and see, yes a Hay Balancer is a very well trained person. Do you recommend anyone from the USA list, as there are none from Canada? -- Kandace K Rocky

Hello Kirsten, Thanks for the information, but it is almost too much so forgive my, likely, disjointed reply. First, housekeeping-I went back to the wiki for message etiquitte but it was not clear

I am still working on getting all the data from the vets on his Cushing's diagnosis and numbers. Concerning the joint supplement, the vets had me put him on it when we first got him based off of age

Frances, with my IR horses, I am always concerned about the link between increased insulin levels and laminitis. There are so many elements in their environment that I can’t control, I try not to

So at a very basic level I am completely confused. Everything I read online regarding glucose/insulin seems to refer to humans. Are horses that much different?. Here's is what I don't understand: If

Thanks Dr. Kellon! I started her first morning dose this morning. We will see how things go. LJ Glory is on a completely padded stall floor. There is no need for boots while she is stalled. Gives

Natalie, go here in our Files..... https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/files/9d%20Country%20Specific%20Information/Canada Scroll down to Pergolide Sources Island Pharmacy is great. There may be other good

Many Canadians use compounded pergolide from Island Pharmacy in BC. I have used their product for many years. It's regularly tested and service is excellent. Prascend would be unaffordable foe my

I quit using "shreds" for the same reason - couldn't stand the dust. I use the pellets which I believe have some molasses and maybe iron due to the processing. Interesting though that I see different

Thanks Sherry. The clinic quoted $268.11 for Prascend. GULP.... Natalie New Brunswick, Canada 2019 Case History: Tane's case history Photos: Tane's photos

Hi Natalie, October is right in the midst of the seasonal rise but that still is an elevated result and the non-shedding is indicative of PPID as well. You can wait and retest her after the first of

I will get right on creating Paisley's case history when I get to my desktop...but in the meantime I got her results back: ACTH: 42.5 H pmol/l Taken October 20 She's only 16 andbhad some shedding

Cathie, Beet is not harvested using RoundUp to kill the top vegetation as has been claimed. That's pure fiction. The tops of beets are shaved off mechanically. It's called topping and is done by a

Hi Susan, Good example of why label guarantee "minimum" may not at all resemble what's actually in there. DCP - dicalcium phosphate - is a supplemental form of calcium and phosphorus which is well

Beet Pulp is very beneficial for our horses. From time to time I see comments and concerns about the way it is harvested using Round-Up. I have fed it for many years, maybe as many as 10 years. It

Thank you for your assistance. His minerals have been custom balanced so no concerns there. I now have a clearer path of treatment. -- Allison in Ontario 2020 Sonseeahray Case History: