Is there a reason to feed ground flax seeds over chia seeds for an EMS mini/pony (she does have laminitis)? I have been researching the two and they seem very similar. I am currently feeding chia

I have the vet coming Friday to take blood samples for metabolic testing and x-rays of his front feet. Scooter has been in this same large (33 horse)boarding barn for many years. The hay changes

Kathleen, Was this the one chart you were referring to before? https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/files/5%20Core%20Diet/Omega%203%20and%20Omega%206/FlaxBOSSpeasCHIAhemp.pdf I know it's a bit old but can't

Thanks Sherry and Kirsten! The other thing I'm going to do now that the second cutting has been cut/baled is test it as well. My hay balancer who lives in my area said there was a substantial

That is why I am switching to Idexx lab to get faster results so a quicker solution for Scooter can be found. The recent past there may be a relationship for Scooter with abscesses and PPID or there

Hi Rhonda, I forget how it works.The labs will tell you. But they may 'send it out' to Guelph. Don't know. But in any case I have never had to wait as long as you describe,here in Eastern

Hi Rhonda, "Results were all in the normal range." I found 2019 insulin numbers in another folder. They were actually not within range,at 384pmol/L . So his elevated insulin has been going on for a

Here are the figures for a 2 ounce dose of flax vs. chia: Flax Chia Calcium (g) 0.14 0.35 Phosphorus (g)

Hi Rhonda, Based on test results and symptoms I would concentrate on getting Scooter's insulin under better control. We do not have any current trim pictures and the only x-ray in your file showed an

You can substitute the cubes for all of his hay consumption if you wish, at the ratio Sherry provided. But I assumed half would give you a big enough drop in sugar to bring the average ESC+starch

Hi Rhonda, So it appears that there is a relationship between the hoof issues and PPID? The reason I suggested increasing the dose now and testing later is that the dose increase will become less

Hi Christee, Out of curiosity, I looked up the nutrient data for chia and there is not a quantifiable amount of iron in 100 grams of chia seed. I've pasted some graphs below comparing trace minerals,

I have been using University of Guelph animal lab but I think from now on I will switch to Idexx. I actually found their phone number and talked with a technician. Their method is to save up the

The hoof abscesses started in July 2019 while he was at a show competing. Took him home and called my vet. I had her do a metabolic panel. Results were all in the normal range. The hoof abscesses

The farrier gave him his usual trim July 29. I had chatted with him and asked him to let me know if he found anything of note in his feet. Nothing was found. Abscesses do not show up on x-rays.

I currently use TC Golden Flax and my horse has had loose stools since being on it and have not been able to get regular flax locally. The site I was on has both, and were listing all the benefits of

Hi Lynn, You substitute the hay cubes at a 3lbs of cubes for 4lbs of hay ratio. Most people wet them down to 'fluff them up' which takes less than 5 minutes. If they're haying a bunch of horses and

Donna, I wouldn't buy this hay. At that level of moisture it's all but guaranteed to mold. Protein is borderline low, ESC+starch too high. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

Ok now I see your dilemma. I have not tried the GG with a hay net though I have watched my horse stab at the net it before I take off the muzzle. Good to know that I could run into the same issue you

My niece took me to the farm today and I got the boy all set up with a hay bag and upright cooler on wheels for hay soaking. When my vet comes the 25th I'll have him do another insulin test to see