Soooooo much better!!! Thanks Sherry!!! -- Nancy and Vinnie and Summer Oakley, Ca Joined Nov 2018 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nancy%20and%20Vinnie

My horse is 20 year old Paso Fino Gelding and was diagnosed with EMS based on blood work results from 11/3/2020. His extremely high resting insulin levels were >200, normal range for baseline insulin

Thank you, Dr Kellon. Eyebright okay with the DC? I'll start the DC anyway, see how we go. -- Maxine and Indy (PPID) and Dangles (PPID) Canberra, Australia 2010 ECIR Primary

Hi Nikkibob, Can you please post current trim pictures? Without those it's hard to say anything but if he's not growing sole then there's probably an issue with the way he's being trimmed.

Wow what a difference and obviously he's feeling MUCH better! Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet over the bridge) EC Primary Response PA

Oh and the nitrate is recorded as ‘Nitrate - nitrogen (NO3-N)’. -- Philippa New Zealand 2020 Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Philippa%20&%20Abraham ; Photo Album:

Day 8.. was a bit worried this am and have been puzzled about the boot situation because he seemed more comfortable barefoot. I changed to a cavallo air transport with confort gel pad and voila!! Omg

Thank you Maxine for the information. Our water was tested about 2 years ago & it came back with a nitrate reading of 16. We haven’t had it tested this year but we currently have a sick puppy whose

Hey all! Darby is a 7 yo gelding, IR since he was 2 with periodic episodes of laminitis, although he has not had a laminitic episode for about a year and a half. That said, the past 3 years worth of

Hi Judy, I'll just direct you to our web page on testing. Please read the instructions for insulin and glucose (under Equine Metabolic Syndrome) very closely.

Hi! In the past I have had horses respond well to either Psyllium, or kaopectate (basically pepto but for animals)....if it continues to be a problem, like it is for my mare, she is on Equishure and

When you say he walking better after a trim, it suggests to me that his trims are too far apart. If you are going to start jiaogulan I would make sure he is trimmed every 4 weeks max. To me it

Hi, Can anyone tell me is there a safe substitute for Dex that can be given to an IR/Cushings/EPM horse who is dealing with Polyneurtis? Polyneurits treatments consist of Levimisole and DEX. --

Hi Jenny, It sounds like you are having a tough time right now and I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. I read through your case hx and all I can suggest is: - try to get your new hay analyzed

Judy, Equine Fusions are also a nice cushy boot that is forgiving in fit and you can use with pads. Might be easier to source than the Soft Rides for you. HorseFX and Hoof Boots Australia both stock

I would try Devil's Claw first, 15 g/day or twice a day to start if active. You can start the day after stopping flunixin. I've never used Eyebright but yes, it could be indicated! Usual dose is 20

Hi Marsha I’m sure Lavinia will have trim advice for you shortly, but just wanted to mention that Easyboot Clouds and Equine Fusions are also good rehab options. Both companies do mini sizes,

Cold weather is a stress on the body. It takes considerable calories to keep body temperature normal. The stress response in general aims to preserve precious glucose resources for the vital organs

Hi Philippa Have you had the water tested? What was the result? I found this message in our sister group on nitrates in equine forages (you can join to view the files here:

Hi Lavinia! Rather than do a 2nd try with a previous thread, I thought best to start anew. Buzzy is really not improving much after a month of being in pain. He is on equiox and gabapentin. I did