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Re: Prascend to pergolide

HI Erica, Others will join in and help answer your question, but it is best to complete a case history for us to help you. I personally have 2 equines on compounded pergolide at 2.75mg each. I also

By Candice Piraino · #264404 ·

Re: Vera Hoof Photos

Thank you for your reply Candice. I have not been in touch with Lavinia yet. I didn’t tag her in the subject because I wasn’t sure if these photos with shoes would be helpful. My farrier did not

By ibstitchin@... · #264403 ·

Great results with WIRX ; ))

Hello I posted my revised case history. I am SO HAPPY today! Great results with WIRX for Magic. In case you are like me and it's too long to review the history, here's a summary: Last October his

By lamarleau@... · #264402 ·

Vinnie Update with 37.5mg Invokana

Hi all, just wanted to share the latest update. We ran insulin, triglycerides, acth and glucose after Vinnie had been on the low dose if Invokana at the time of the test he had been at the 37.5 mg

By Nancy & Vinnie & Summer · #264401 ·

Re: Re: Slight liver enzymes elevated in blood chemistry test

On Tue, May 4, 2021 at 12:01 PM, Tara Smith wrote: The liver enzyme is a new issue ..but still need more info for that..?Yes. Whether a volunteer or Dr Kellon, the whole picture needs to be seen.

By Nancy C · #264400 ·

Prascend to pergolide

Good Morning. I have my 25 year old on 2.5 MG prascend daily to anticipate the horrid seasonal rise that set him over the edge last year and brought on laminitis. The cost at $340 a box at 2.5 pills a

By Ereimers90@... · #264399 ·

Re: Vera Hoof Photos

HI Lora, I am not sure if Lavinia has been in contact with you or not, but I see a lot in these rads here. There is some bone loss which may make it difficult for her to grow a "regular" hoof. We want

By Candice Piraino · #264398 ·

Re: Swollen eyes

Interesting. I hadn't heard of the Guardian flymasks, but will investigate. Our Appaloosa had a couple of sessions of Uveitis several years ago and our vet at the time came and treated and then I

By ferne fedeli · #264397 ·

Re: New case history added - looking for help for cortisone induced laminitis episode

Ann, You might want to check into another type of grazing muzzle. Many of my clients have used and loved Thin Line grazing muzzle. Its expensive, but I think it is one of the best ones on the market

By Candice Piraino · #264396 ·

Re: Re: Slight liver enzymes elevated in blood chemistry test

Hi Tara, You last updated Gavi's CH in January of 2019. Asking for advice on bloodwork when we can't look at current information without searching through messages makes things very difficult. When

By Sherry Morse · #264395 ·

Re: Swollen eyes

If anything concerns eyes or teeth, I have always called out a vet for their expertise. That has been my best philosophy so far concerning those areas. Hope its nothing too concerning, but if it is

By Candice Piraino · #264394 ·

Re: Re: Slight liver enzymes elevated in blood chemistry test

Tara- you already have a thread on this. Will you be so kid as to continue with the original thread as to not "clog" up new messages please? We like to keep information together and our volunteers

By Candice Piraino · #264393 ·

Re: Swollen eyes

Hi Sandy, Talk to your vet to see if an exam for uveitis may be appropriate. I recently went through having swollen eyes (intermittently) and called regarding an exam right away. My 20 yr old

By Sue Ring · #264392 ·

Re: FAO Dr Kellon - INVOKANA advice following latest blood test results

An insulin of 42.5uIU/ml is below the zone where acute laminitis seems to occur (e.g., >80 uIU/ml, although the actual number will vary depending on the insulin assay so its hard to compare directly),

By Kirsten Rasmussen · #264391 ·

Re: Slight liver enzymes elevated in blood chemistry test

Hi thank you I'm sure I do need more but this result is new as of after April 26th that was the vet appointment and blood was taken. The liver enzyme is a new issue ..but still need more info for

By Tara Smith · #264390 ·

Re: Purnia Outlast

A 40 gram serving of kelp has less than 1/10 of the bare bones, cold weather salt requirement of the average horse. Bad advice not to feed salt if giving kelp. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #264389 ·

Re: Swollen eyes

I have an older horse who is now extremely sensitive to flies irritating his eyes. They get goopy and infected. He has to wear a fly mask full time spring, summer and fall. -- Gail Russell

By Gail Russell · #264388 ·

Re: Swollen eyes

Soaking hay helped my horse last spring with swollen lids and goopy eyes. Either because it lowered his insulin and reduced his sensitivity to allergens, or because it prevented the dust in his hay

By Kirsten Rasmussen · #264387 ·

Re: Laminitis question

Hi Jennifer I might offer a different way to approach thinking about laminitis. It is the hyperinsulinemia (high insulin) that is the issue driving laminitis driven by the endocrine (hormone)

By Nancy C · #264386 ·

Re: Slight liver enzymes elevated in blood chemistry test

Hi Tara More information is needed. Dr. Kellon requested more info from you here: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/message/263894 Sorry. I know that is not what you want to hear, but, again, info is

By Nancy C · #264385 ·

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