Hi Jenny, With that additional information I would say you could trial the Metformin (planning on redoing bloodwork 7 - 10 days after starting) and see if it helps with the insulin number as well as

Hi Sherry, Thanks so much for your quick reply. I understand that laminitis occurs around insulin levels of 80. I thought that there could be changes in the laminae at 50? The reason why I am

Thanks Martha, will do. -- Colleen M in CA 2022 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Colleen%20and%20Isabella https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=277554

Thank you Kirsten. Isabella's vet agrees we should re-test. He said it could be an error but also stress can spike glucose. For the next test, I will schedule the blood draw at home instead of

Hi Jenny, His insulin results are high, but not high enough that he should be experiencing laminitis right now. I do agree with running the TRH stim test next spring but wouldn't be surprised if it

Hello all, My gelding, Rico, 11yo Paso Fino/Rocky Mountain, lives on a dry track since December 2021. I was hoping that this grass-free environment would bring his insulin values down to normal, but

Thank you for the replies. Nancy, what does the pea protein isolate do? Where do you get it and how much do you feed? Even with the l-carnitine I have not been able to get much of a change in Flames

Hi Cathy, I've been using Avrio but I am going to switch to Precision Pharmacy in Bakersfield. I think they have a location somewhere else as well that might be closer to you. -- Linda in Grass

Hi Martha, I checked our tack store's website and it apprears they carry the Schreiner's. I am just waiting for them to open at 8:30 to grab some before I head out. Thank you. -- Nicolle D in BC

Nicolle, after looking at the photos, I think you might well find it useful. You could call the company to ask. I found them very approachable. When I first bought it, it was a niche item at my

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Thanks yo everyone who replied. I have stared using Island Pharmacy on Vancouver Island. -- Kathy 2017 and Donna Harrowsmith,

Kelly - It sounds to me like all 3 would be overkill...and you would never know which product is actually working unless you introduce them one at a time and give it some time to see results...just my

Hi Martha, Thank you for the tip, I will see where I can get that here. I posted a pic of her CB today and the proud flesh grew overnight. It will definitely prevent the closure of that area if I

Can you give both Phyto-Quench +DC and Equithrive? -- Kelly & Micah, Clayton NC April 2016 Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Kelly%20and%20%20Micah Photos:

Hi Toni, Frankly a mud lot would be better for Stubby than being out on pasture. As Kirsten has already pointed out there a number of ways you can make her a safe area with no grass. Getting her off

We have discussed this product a few times over the months and maybe years. Recently the company sponsored an educational clinic on Laminitis. A few weeks ago I promised to put up a summary of

Kirsten, thank you for the information, I appreciate it. Right now she doesn't seem to be in any pain and is feeling pretty perky, thank goodness. I fear the cold weather will be hard on her feet

Hi Nicolle, I’m obviously not Dr. Kellon but, when my mare had her hind cannon bone degloved by a metal wire, proud flesh was a big concern. I was always told that the pressure from wrapping it

Hi Beth, Cant speak for other countries but in Australia our only option is Steglatro -- Jenny B in VIC joined