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Re: Thyroid and Thyro -L supplementation

He won't lose weight on Thyro-L unless you get him into the hyperthyroid range. Skin issues aren't a reported effect of hypothyroidism in horses, even when they have had their thyroid removed and

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #283715 ·

Re: Updated x-rays and where to go from here

Thank you, I will get that done tonight for him. I do ice his feet after every walk, too, as I suspect given their condition there is probably mechanical stress stirring up inflammation in his

By Mikaela Tapuska · #283714 ·

Re: uploaded Pictures for Lavinia mark ups

It means make the heels look like the back of a ski. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001 The first step to wisdom is "I don't know."

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #283713 ·

Re: uploaded Pictures for Lavinia mark ups

When Lavinia says rocker the backs of the heels RF "Rocker the backs of the heel buttresses to assist in getting the heels to relax down and back" Does she mean the back area of the foot, making the

By Lesley Bludworth · #283712 ·

Thyroid and Thyro -L supplementation

Hi Dr Kellon and all I am wondering if consistent low thyroid could contribute to any of Vinnie's skin and coat related issues that we are having this year? If you recall he was on Thyro-L for about 7

By Nancy & Vinnie & Summer · #283711 ·

Re: Caution shipping Compounded Pergolide - Avrio

Just as a precaution here, when you call with a question about a prescription you should ALWAYS be directed to speak to the pharmacist. Only the pharmacist can legally answer your questions. Not

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #283710 ·

Re: Request for everyone using compounded pergolide

I use Wedgewood, and requested testing results if available. -- Jen McCabe Laytonsville, Maryland Joined 2022 + Odin (2010 BLM Mustang Gelding - IR, dx 2022), Bella (2008 BLM Mustang Mare -

By Jensmccabe · #283709 ·

Re: Caution shipping Compounded Pergolide - Avrio

Hi Jennifer, Same reasons as Martha. If I kept it in my house at room temp, I'd forget to take it out to the barn every night. So I use the fridge door in my feed room because a stable, cooler temp

By Kirsten Rasmussen · #283708 ·

Re: Caution shipping Compounded Pergolide - Avrio

Hi Linda, It is a 60ml bottle. When I called in the early spring the pharmacist was motivated to keep my price down. He tried to match the old prices before Avrio took over. Maybe you can negotiate a

By Shawn Gould · #283707 ·

Re: Updated x-rays and where to go from here

Yes, just a half-moon shape. If the walking helps his arthritis then I would continue. Are you getting insulin with ACTH? It's insulin that determines laminitis risk so I think it's quite important.

By Kirsten Rasmussen · #283706 ·

Re: ACTH

Hi Ed, I saw that you posted more recent photo’s of Atticus’s trim. Thank you so much! It looks to me like you are doing a superb job with getting those feet stacked up how they should

By Martha McSherry · #283705 · Edited

Re: Caution shipping Compounded Pergolide - Avrio

Hi Jennifer, I’ve followed the refrigerator door recommendation as well but all my containers say room temperature. I feel it is safest on the door as it is protected from the wild swings in

By Martha McSherry · #283704 ·

Re: "Not Yet Mine" Is Now Mine! Help!

Confession time - I adopted and 22 year old ex school horse that I knew had Cushings (no case history yet). I thought long and hard because I was told that he was slightly lame. Slowly changed his

By Jean Kemmerer · #283703 ·

Re: Caution shipping Compounded Pergolide - Avrio

Dr. Kellon, I thought that the recommendation was to keep Pergolide capsules in the door of the refrigerator? Why is that the case if bulk Pergolide is kept a room temperature? -- Jennifer in Middle

By millionairess1989 · #283702 ·

Re: Updated x-rays and where to go from here

Kirsten, thank you. He really is an awesome little guy, I am so lucky to have him! I didn't realize that about MB's ration balancing service, but I suppose considering it is free maybe it's not

By Mikaela Tapuska · #283701 ·

Re: Questions about Metformin

Thank you Kirsten!! I appreciate the information. -- Angela B Cave Creek Arizona 20222 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Angela%20and%20Gracie

By @AngelaBelzner · #283700 ·

Re: TRYING GTO PUT IN MY CASE HISTORY FOR MY HORSE. WHERE IS THE LINK FOR THE CASE HISTORY FORM????

Hi Peggy Welcome. Sending you some CH instructions privately in one minute. Also look for your individual Welcome Message shortly. -- Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 ECIR Group Inc.

By Nancy C · #283699 ·

TRYING GTO PUT IN MY CASE HISTORY FOR MY HORSE. WHERE IS THE LINK FOR THE CASE HISTORY FORM????

-- Peggy Frontera Delhi, New York Joined 9/14/2022

By Peggy Frontera · #283698 ·

Re: A comparative study between myo-inositol and metformin in the treatment of insulin-resistant women

Thanks Sherry, My initial thought was that the use of metformin in horses, which as a human drug, sometimes is very effective for lowering insulin in horses. So, just interested in possible parallels

By Lesley Bludworth · #283697 ·

Re: A comparative study between myo-inositol and metformin in the treatment of insulin-resistant women

Leslie, You can do as you like with your own horse, but just a reminder that you can't compare human studies to horses for many things. -- Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet over the bridge) EC

By Sherry Morse · #283696 ·

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