--there is a lot of plantain in one if my fields which I plan to start strip grazing. Is Plantain OK for my IR Fell pony? JKS in France 2022 Thank you

Since she is not eating the resveratrol and curcumin dose is much too low, it's likely the ultramicronized PEA - or she was just having a good day. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner

Try her on acetyl-L-carnitine, 1 gram per 100 lbs of body weight twice a day for two weeks then once a day. Also get some 50 mL syringes and syringe in 75 mL of Karo corn syrup immediately after

Hi Sheila, It looks like your case histories might need some updating. Are you testing insulin and glucose as well as ACTH? The neck crestiness is more likely a sign of high insulin than PPID. I

Hi Erica. I reviewed your case history...ACTH is well controlled at 12.2. which is very good. How much Prascend/pergolide are you giving Windy? I see she also has Free Fecal Water- as of June 2022-

-- Also Max doesn't have any symptoms now. He is in good condition and ridden regularly (when weather permits). Sheila October 2017 Central CA Sierra

Maddie has a cresty neck but no actual PPID symptoms. She has been tested the past four years in the spring with results always around 30. She is Max's sister so I just want to stay on top of it. --

Hi Emma In addition to the archives for practical ideas, Dr K's proceeding from 2015 is informative. https://www.ecirhorse.org/proceedings-2015.php Download is free. -- Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator

Emma the recommendations are to put socks inside boots for extra warmth and fleece lined wraps. Just be sure you put some powder ( I used gold bond) in the boot and change regularly to make sure

We are about to head into a string of 20° days and 10° nights. I am a bit concerned about Tater potentially relapsing due to “winter laminitis” / poor circulation. He lives outside with a

Totally missed this. Thanks Trisha. Kandace, you probably know that the temp could have an effect on raising insulin. -- Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 ECIR Group Inc. President 2021-2022 HOW

-4 C= about 25 F -- Trisha DePietro Aug 2018 NH Primary Responder Dolly and Hope's Case Histories Dolly's Photos Hope's Photos HOW TO SEARCH THE ARCHIVES: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/wiki/1993

I would add to Trisha's questions: What was the ambient temperature at the time of blood draw? -- Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 ECIR Group Inc. President 2021-2022 HOW TO SEARCH THE ARCHIVES:

Hi Sheila. Once a horse is diagnosed with PPID- our goal is to keep their ACTH levels in the high teens to low 20's year round. I would agree with your vet to increase Max's dose. And recheck 3

Hi Lasell. We usually recommend starting the APF a couple days before starting the Prascend. This will help to mitigate any effects of the Prascend in causing a "veil" which is a term coined here by

Hi Kandace. Which horse are you refering to J or K? When the insulin levels are this high it can trigger laminitis and pain in the feet. Because of the diet changes- what exactly did you feed the

I am about to start Rusty on Prascend. Does it matter whether I give it with am feed or pm feed? Should I have APF on hand before I start in case he loses his appetite? Keeping his weight up is a

Hi Erica. What is it that you are confused about? Are you asking what to do with the balanced recipe once you receive it from Dr. Gustafson? Or something else you have a question about? Trisha

Hi Frances, That's wonderful he is less stiff! Did you notice a difference with adding the resveratrol? I syringe resveratrol with all the other stuff she will not eat. Since the resveratrol is

Been following Leslie's use of Prohealth Longevity resveratrol and would like to know how best to administer it. Tried it in bucket feed and was met with absolute refusal so now that I have some 20 cc