LJ, There's no solid information on the site or anywhere else I could find. Wrote and asked for details. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

A reference range is the average value plus 2 standard deviations on either side of the results found in a group of horses that appear to be normal. It's a statistical value, not a definition of

Hi Cheryl, I don't see any harm in trialing pergolide in that situation. Summer solstice is a bit early for PPID-related laminitis, but maybe it is a factor if insulin is actually normal. I'm sure

-- https://wellnessready.com/pages/about LJ Friedman Nov 2014 Vista, Northern San Diego, CA Jesse( over the rainbow) and majestic ‘s Case History Jesse's Photos

Hi Donna, Cass has a great meesage about this product. I just wanted to add that soy hull pellets are a good carrier,too.They just need to be moistened,not rinsed/soake/rinsed , andhave almost the

Greetings! I’m a previous member, but recently rejoined to help support some of my clients as well as learn about the latest research and recommendations. I’m a hoof care practioner in Wilmington,

Hi, Donna. I'm going to be really picky here, so I want to set out some details about this feed. Just fyi, there is no safe Purina feeds that we know of. First, the "guarantee" that sugar+starch is

On Tue, Jul 13, 2021 at 06:55 AM, Jennifer Boydstun wrote: I am shaving him about every 4-5 weeks, vet thought it odd that i had to shave him if cushings was being controlled.Hi, Jennifer. Poor guy.

I have been feeding 2 cups a day , and this pelletized feed is guaranteed max 10% sugar SuperFibra Integri-T is a unique and specialized feed. A market leader with a guaranteed 10% (max) sugar/

Does anyone in NJ (prefer central or south...I'm located in Ocean County) have a hay provider that tests their hay? I would appreciate some sources. Thank you! -- Kerry M in NJ 2021

Hi Sharon, How nice that Rose and her mom live together! And in such a beautiful place, judging by the little glimpse of green fields and blue hills in your photo! I want to add to Sherry's excellent

Hi Vicky, The only way to know for sure would be to give him a single 1mg a day dose and then retest his ACTH in 3 weeks and see what it is. Since we are currently heading into the seasonal rise I

Hi Jennifer, When was the last time T-Bird was tested for ACTH, insulin and glucose? Do you have those results? Did the vet run any bloodwork on him while she was there? If so, do you have those

On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 06:55 AM, Sherry Morse wrote: We as a group have not found good success with splitting the dose. The people who have done dosing twice a day are usually using the 2nd dose in

Hi Brenda, You can read a bit about this here: https://www.ecirhorse.org/FastingInsulin-LabRefRanges.php Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet over the bridge) EC Primary Response PA

Hi Sharon, Since it's been a long time since you posted to the group you'll be getting a full welcome message shortly but I wanted to give you a jump start on some things that I noticed as red flags

I have been struggling with soft stools with T-Bird for months. I have had him on absorb-All and 4oz, phyilium per day for months; still loose but no diarrhea. (The loose stools started when I

On Mon, Jul 12, 2021 at 12:33 PM, Sherry Morse wrote: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=265991Thank you, I will try to add the link to my signature. I was able to rearrange two of the

Yes Lavinia. Was asking for a friend, re the above. It was a recommendation from a vet. The cause of the laminitis is really a mystery at this point. All blood work within normal limits. Currently in

I am wondering why the difference between reference range and what ECIR considers “normal” please. Having Stormy retested soon. Thanks. -- -Brenda September 2020, Dodgeville WI USA Case History: