Hi Sherry. If I said 275, that was a typo. It should have been 375lb (The picture of her in the stall Feb 2022 I measured). She has always been right around 380 from the time I got her until now.

That’s interesting. my pony’s crest is very soft, but when we retested her insulin a couple of weeks ago the level was 1200 (she’s been on Metformin for a while, which was working but no longer

Hi Helene, It's usually an elevation in insulin that correlates to an increase in the hardness in a crest. For an IR horse insulin over 80 is the point at which we consider them in danger of becoming

If you are in Australia and your vet is willing to write you a prescription to buy Prascend online, I recently ordered from "Pet Chemist Online" and was impressed with the service and prompt delivery.

My farrier has said that she’s found crest hardness (specifically when it gets hard) to be a good indicator for when a horse might be at risk for a flare up/ relapse of laminitis. Is there any truth

Just out of curiosity, I thought a horse with PSSM1 couldn’t also be IR? Or are there rare cases where a horse has both? -- Helene A. in BC 2021 Photo

Hello Dr. North, Welcome to the group! Although your answering a question that Dr. Kellon posed since this is your first post to the grip it triggers a welcome letter that you may have seen sent to

Dr K- Thank you for all your help on this group! I have 2 PPID horses, both on Prascend and just recently did the TRH Stim & EMS panel through Cornell. I cheat because I am a small animal veterinarian

Lolly, I’m heading to Oxford, MI in June for a hoof clinic if you’d like me to bring you some. -- Kristie Brand 2010 Arcanum, Ohio

Just a note here that it's the Balance cubes you need. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

Thanks, Hilary, Glad to learn my concern was unfounded. There was something about the list of tests that made me think NIR. I wish they would just publish the test used on the report. Oops! I

Lolly, did you check with Susie at Chelsea Lumber's Bridgewater store? That is where I get Ontario Dehy Balance cubes and Ontario Dehy Timothy cubes. Their distributor has a more direct link to

Jen, I certainly agree that grass will grow back no matter what you do. Are you tracking how much your horses move? -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

I've had TC Balance cubes on order from my local Tractor Supply, Ann Arbor MI, since 3/4. And from Family, Farm and Home, Chelsea MI since 3/24 and 3/29. Stacy has been helpful with info. I

Hi Jeanette, You may want to post this question on the Horsekeeping group and/or do a search of the archives there for suggestions on keeping muzzles on; but a lot depends on how itchy your horse is

Hi Jen, A couple of things - the photo you have of Sparkles where you said she was 275 looks like she's a good weight vs. the 380lbs you have listed for her in the CH. Do you have a current picture

HI there. I have been doing a track system for several years. I understand the owners concern re not wanting to kill grass. I just wanted to mention though in my experience, at least where we are ...

Hi Sherry: I, too, am attempting to create turnout for my IR horse who is being treated with allergen injections for extensive allergies. My issue is he itches everywhere and rubs off his muzzle.

Hello Meghan, Welcome to the group! As Dr. Kellon already said and as outlined in the Case history email you were sent we really need a full case history and photos/x-rays and bloodwork for your pony

Hello Alison, Welcome to the group! If moving your horse to a location with an actual dry lot is not an option is there a reason you can't turn him out with a muzzle? We recommend limited turnout