Tendons and ligaments are connective tissue and yes there is an association between unexplained breakdowns/injuries and PPID. If the PPID is not controlled, it will not heal - making it essentially

Digest # 1667 Sherry states that "PPID can have an effect on connective tissue" Can this be explored further? Phoenix was diagnosed by clinical exam to have DSLD. This was later confirmed by another

Thanks Dr Kellon:) -- Nancy and Vinnie and Summer Oakley, Ca Joined Nov 2018 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nancy%20and%20Vinnie

I don't recommend copra because of the high fat, high ESC + starch, unbalanced mineral profile and poor amino acid profile. The Total might be worth trying for allergies but nothing in your horse. You

Hi Joy, That chart is awesome. What a great illustration for people (ahem, vets) resistant to increasing the pergolide dosage. I'm so happy for you and her that you've been able to get her ACTH

Send the current hay analysis to my e-mail. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001 The first step to wisdom is "I don't know."

Ideally, check titers for Rabies. Tetanus titers usually are protective for at least 3 years but immunity may wane in older horses. Encephalitis, including WNV yearly or you can follow the state

My vet asked that I work with a nutritionist to adjust Mouse and Ryn's feeding protocols. It has been recommended that they are either on grass or free choice hay (10-12% NSC) 3 cups of Cool Stance,

I would wait until the end of December or even January to retest him although if he was normal in October he likely will be then too. Consider doing a TRH stimulation instead and decide on pergolide

Another option is to pony him (lead him while riding another horse) - for the experienced only. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001 The first step to wisdom is "I don't know."

dr kellon, can you review tikos mineral needs and make changes if needed and should i add jioagulon? my farrier of 13 months may be willing to work with all suggestions, i will talk with him. my

Thank you Dr. Kellon! -- Beth & Flame dx 2013 & Diana dx 2020 NV Oct 2013 Flame Case History Flame Pictures Diana Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Beth%20and%20Diana

Amazing Joy, I can see the difference in her from when you brought her home. She’s beautiful and looks like she’s comfortable and content. Great job. And a great idea👍 -- Bobbie and Maggie

Emmy, thank you a million times for that chart. I don't think we can overstate how much a chart like that, with data points, can really help those of us with resistant vets see what the real results

Jen, Please

Just wanted to share something good that I hope will encourage others on this forum. I made a graph of our pergolide use and ACTH tests since Emmy and I started our journey with this group 4 years

Dr. Kellon for IR horses with vaccine sensitivity, what do you recommend for vaccinations: 1. Spring 2. Fall I'll be able to move my ponies out of our boarding barn to a private barn lease here in

Hi Emma, Please read the exercise portion of your welcome letter. If Tater was laminitic a month ago it's a bit early for forced exercise, even if he is doing well in turnout. Re: New member -

Given his age arthritis is almost a given but PPID can have an effect on connective tissue as well. Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet over the bridge) EC Primary Response PA

Hi Kim, Have you had Tuck tested for PPID? Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet over the bridge) EC Primary Response PA