Thanks! Not surprised if he does have Cushings but read where blood should be shaken and kept cool after pulled. So if would be lower in heat, guess that’s not it. Would a horse typically show more

Hi Jane, If the sample was degraded the ACTH would be lower, not higher. Similarly, the insulin and glucose would be lower, too. But your glucose looks appropriate. That said, I'm surprised the

Hi Pilgrim will be having a small procedure done and will need sedation. Just checking…. Zylazine/Rompun is a NO and Dormosedan is a NO. Can Valium be used safely on IR/PPID horse? -- Suzanne and

Been thinking how my horse with minimal PPID symptoms could have result of 995 on ACTH lab results. When the vet drew the blood, he forgot to take it with him. I happened to see in on top of tall

Ok, so NO on the Stance ‘Hemp Hulls & Hearts’ feed. Thank you for the comparison chart - I do love a good geek-out opportunity! The lady at my feed store had no idea the label said it could have

I balanced Jennifer's hay for her. The Mcal count in the new hay is 11.4. Carol Broyles Spring Valley, Ohio August 2007

HI Kim, Could you please post a case history for us to see a bigger picture? Please complete as much information as possible. You can also post you hay analysis and labs as well. The sole depth is

Just wanted to share this new boot available for lameness issues. Looks easy on/off and you might be able to use a foam cushion inside too.

Hi Amy, I'm so very sorry you are having to make that tough decision. ❤. I would give her banamine and let her enjoy herself. Treats and some nice alfalfa if you have it. Maybe a nice bath before

Hi Amy, You are being a great mom to Mater. I know this was a tough decision and made with love. I would let her have whatever makes her happy at this time. Let her last hours be enjoyable and let her

Thank you Lorna CH now updated. -- Tanna April 2019, (Yahoo Group member 2008) Langley, BC, Canada Tula's Case History

Is this something he will need indefinitely, or until the insulin comes back down? He is super sensitive with any changes in diet, hay, medications, supplements, is there anything else to add with the

Tuck has EMS as an 11 y/o gray Appy x gelding. As directed by Dr Kellon, I sent current hay analyses & the supplements I provide. Other diagnoses include RAO managed well with monthly allergy shots,

Hi Molly, There is some information here on posting photos and xrays: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/wiki#Photos-and-Hoof-Evaluation-Help Once you've made a Photo Album in the Case History sub-Group,

Short answer: yes. If you can add an electric line to the bottom or a physical barrier, like plywood or snow fencing, so she can't reach through, that is the easiest way to stop this. I sympathize

Amy my heart goes out to you and you have done everything you can, it’s never an easy call. If she were my horse I would let her enjoy her final hours. I would give her pain meds and turn her out

Sorry to hear that, Amy, that's a difficult decusion. I'm not entirely sure how quickly laminitis pain can start after dietary indiscretions, but for hay changes it seems to take my horse at least 2

Nitrate is metabolized to nitrite which interferes with oxygen carrying capacity in the blood. There are many reports of it causing or worsening hoof pain. Protein on a hay analysis is actually a

Hi Chris, Since your last test was in April and he has had a couple(?) dose increases since then, AND we are still in the seasonal rise....if he was mine I would have his ACTH checked now. It would

Sorry to seem a bit slow, but what exactly does the nitrates cause? I know it means something but not sure what exactly. Too much Nitrate is the issue and that is because the protein is too high? I