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Re: First acute laminitis episode - updated case study

Carly, Not everyone can make the commitment and not every horse will be determined, but even horses that have had their coffin bones penetrate their soles can recover. Sinking is not an automatic

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #286476 ·

Re: Winter laminitis -25 degrees celcius

Can back on track bell boots be used instead of hoof boots. It’s mild where I live in the 30s overnight. I am adding fleece shipping boots for legs. Thank you. -- Linda Schaap Circle L

By Linda S. in Redding CA · #286475 ·

Re: First acute laminitis episode - updated case study

Hi Carly There are many here who have been exactly in your shoes and have come out the other side. You don't have to consider euthanasia, but the rads and blood work will tell you lots about the work

By Nancy C · #286473 ·

Re: Winter laminitis -25 degrees celcius

Great list,Trisha. There are also gaiters (be sure not to Google gators,as I did!!) for horses. Nylon,etc. -- Lorna in Eastern Ontario 2002 https://www.ecirhorse.org/FAQ.php

By Lorna Cane · #286472 ·

Re: Winter laminitis -25 degrees celcius

Absorbent baby diapers- one with the absorbent side to the hooof and the other diaper with absorbent side to the boot. They get heavy, I change every 12 hours. Boot/glove drier - hang the boots on it

By Trisha DePietro · #286471 ·

Re: First acute laminitis episode - updated case study

Quest was lying down in considerable pain this morning so I had the vet out. Not colic, just pain. She thinks there's now a ridge by the coronet suggesting the foot is sinking. She has prepared me to

By Carly · #286470 ·

Re: Winter laminitis -25 degrees celcius

Stacey you’ll most likely get lots of ideas but you just have to try to keep the snow out and have extras on hand to switch out. I used to duct tape the boots so no snow could get in, bell boots

By Bobbie Day · #286469 ·

Newly Diagnosed EMS

-- My gelding is newly diagnosed with EMS insulin >200 and ACTH is 29.7. He is a 14 yo Oldenburg gelding. He is 16.2 and weighs 1315 lbs. My vet started him on Metformin today. Diet consists of 25

By Ipiaffe@... · #286468 ·

Winter laminitis -25 degrees celcius

Holding so far at -25 - lined boots, BOT leg wraps, bell boots and wool socks. Blanket and deep shavings in stall. How do we mange with snow (lots!!) on its way?? -- Stacey & Baron Terrace BC

By Baron · #286467 ·

Re: Boots needed to protect from cold?

I have boots and am ordering whinny wellies for her. I am glad I found out about this so thankful to the group. -- Gisele & Fiona, Washington State; 06December

By Gisele Sassen · #286466 ·

Re: Stevia

Thanks, Dr. Kellon. -- Lasell (luh-SELL) ~ Virginia USA ~ September 2022 Fairlane Rusty https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Fairlane%20Rusty%20Case%20History Sam - likely IR, Case History to

By LasellJB · #286465 ·

Re: Jiaogulan

Hawthorn is not as effective but does support circulation, so do many plant antioxidants. Otherwise, keep her feet and legs as warm as possible. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001 The

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #286464 ·

Re: Stevia

Sugar doesn't seem to be the issue with alfalfa. It may be starch (which does not soak out) or protein (does not soak out either) or ?? but I've never heard of a problem with alfalfa tea. -- Eleanor

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #286463 ·

Re: Metformin vs pergolide Spirulina and wheat bran

Read the last paragraph on page 75. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001 The first step to wisdom is "I don't know."

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD · #286462 ·

Re: First acute laminitis episode - updated case study

Carly, For diagnosis of the cause of this pain you must insist on insulin testing. Ask for glucose and ACTH, too. They can pull blood on Wednesday, centrifuge it, and freeze it for a couple weeks if

By Kirsten Rasmussen · #286461 ·

Re: Vinnie and Invokana update 12/22

Just another quick update. We decreased wheat bran to 16.5% ratio because we were worried that it could be contributing to foot soreness. He is up to 930 to 960g of beet pulp 2 times daily and with

By Nancy & Vinnie & Summer · #286460 ·

Re: Free choice during truly bad weather, IR equines?

And WOW! You certainly do get cold! -- Linda in Grass Valley, CA 2020 Midnight and Ostara https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Linda%20Midnight%20OStara

By Starshine Ranch · #286459 ·

Re: Free choice during truly bad weather, IR equines?

Hi Jodi, I've been free feeding my IR horses for several years now and for the first few weeks they over ate and gained weight but then they lost and leveled out. I love free feeding, especially in

By Starshine Ranch · #286458 ·

Re: First acute laminitis episode - updated case study

Carly, Do you have her in boots with pads? If not and you don't have any you can tape styrofoam to her feet. I still wouldn't stop wrapping her legs and if the bute isn't helping I would still stop

By Sherry Morse · #286457 ·

PPID info video from Boehringer-Ingelheim

I'm getting my Prascend for Stetson on auto-ship from ValleyVet supply. It's a bit cheaper than buying straight up from my vet, plus I don't have to drive out to get it. I found this video very

By Rita Chavez · #286456 ·

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