Hello, Just a quick question. I usually use Equine Generator but because of time quickly stopped at Tractor Supply and pick up some Probios to give my guys as I start transitioning them to there new

....."his respiration is heavy due to his Cushings's symptoms."..... Will you clarify this a bit for us, please? For example: What is his respiration rate (breaths per minute)? When did it

My daughter's horse, who was terrified of things people carried in their hands, needed to have a drug administered through a mask. Starting without the med, she slowly trained him to associate the

My guy HeathBar is doing so much better with his Natural Balance shoes; however, his respiration is heavy due to his Cushings's symptoms. Anyone have any thoughts or known medications/treatments

May I also ask that Georgetown Feed & Supply in Georgetown, TX be added to the list of feed stores that carry ODTB cubes? Thanks! -Natalie in TX Nov 2002 Sent from my iPhone

I wanted to say a BIG thank you for the information on iron overload and IR. I sent it on to the rider, but have not had a response as of yet. You guys are great and I so appreciate all your

I'm now back to taking care of Pabatsa, I had a fall and broke 2 ribs--pretty much recovered now. :) Anyway, do you believe his numbers are ok enough to just leave him at 3.5 mgs? Laura M in

It wasn't only albuterol he was also given steroids,here's the post number 195385 that tells what happened. I'v been doing as Dr kellon has said. The 2 tablespoons of salt he is now getting have to

It seems as if my posts aren't making it onto the list? Is there something wrong with the site? Carol, Aristotle in TX August 2013 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/echistory7/files/cjjtexas/

If it was albuterol, you are okay. Equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance Equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance The ECIR Yahoo group provides a place for

Can you use the ice wraps while he's down? I found several at Walgreens with the gel inserts, with Velcro closures. They wrap around hoof, and up to the pasterns. super convenient and easy.

> The problem is, Pabatsa would spint some of the APF out along with the Pergolide. If it were up to me I would try to correct the 'teenage girl' problem first. Lornain Ontario,Canada ECIR

I just received the results from Cornell: ACTH 34.3 Insulin 11.9 Glucose 97 Should his Pergolide be increased? This number could be a little off given the fact that the teenage girl taking care

Hi If steroid are going to cause a laminatic episode, how long after steroids are given would it effect him?? I'll try icing his feet when he gets up. Don't think 4 hours in the trailer helped him

Good that you're back home. Not ideal but you had tried all other options and he had to breathe. Emergency situations call for emergency tactics. If you can, try icing his feet a few times. We're all

Corrine, I am in awe of what you are doing for Jasper, and know how difficult it is to know what the right thing to do is in an emergency--and you've had your fair share of those. Just wanted you to

Hi Got home at 7.30 pm. He was given a shot of steroids smallest amount was used 6 cc because he was in major distress and struggling to breath. The albuterol was delivered by a mask put over his

Re: the Epics I used a pair of thin ComfortPads to bolster the boot fit when i was concerned they may not be snug enough (ie, just after a trim). The front clasp needs to be *tight* -- like, i can

I have been using EasyBoot Gloves for the past 6 years and won't use anything else. I have gone in all kinds of footing: mud, water, deep sand, rocks and in all kinds of gaits: walk, trot, lope and

Earlier in the year when I had Po's blood work done, someone said I needed to check his ACTH in August again. Is this because his ACTH currently looks high, and he may be PPID? Could someone check his