Hi Marianne, Sorry to hear Pauli has had a setback. When was the most recent blood work done? The ACTH is at the top of the lab's normal range so it is possible there is a PPID component here. Her

I was using a hollowed out piece of carrot for awhile too, then tried two pieces of a ODTB cube with the pill in between. Usually works, although sometimes he eats the cube and the pill falls on the

Hi Melinda, What have the temps been doing in your area? Cold snaps can cause insulin spikes. Iron overload and diseases such as Lyme can also cause this. Lavinia, Dante, George Too and Peanut Jan 05,

Dear all, After an extended period of good health, Pauli went down hill again last week. We first thought she had foundered again on ALL FOURS, but I am really in doubt if there is laminitis at play

I have 2 horses clipped in winter yearly. One is an icey...he gets fully clipped twice yearly usually but this year since he is laminitic and we can't ride we trace clipped him. We never blanket him

I'll try another question: If Cato's current symptoms and proxies indicate he is insulin resistant, but he is not IR at baseline, what conditions besides ACTH too high might cause this? We are

Hi Marilyn This is your link to your CH. Other link took us to photos. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/echistory8/files/Bud%20and%20Marilyn/ I'm assuming you have tested and balanced your hay for

Hi Bev You an do either but adding Cubes is probably the easiest. In he FILES look for cold weather feeding chart that helps you determine how much more you need to feed for cold weather.

I called Hay Stack today and the husband referred me to his wife who is a vet. They have a feed store. We talked about Hay Stack feeds and alfalfa vs. timothy and joint supplements. I feel more

I read that a pill can be put on a grape or hollowed out carrot. I do that as a treat and pil time stopped being a struggle. Carolyn with Freckles and Boomer Oak Harbor WA 2014

Call Lisa Grim DVM. She is one of the few vets I have worked with that have a good understanding of metabolic issues. Yes, she is not perfect, but she will work with you even if you disagree. Here

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/echistory8/photos/albums/1124450956 Here is a link to Bud's updated info. Can I feed him any differently to get a little more weight on him? Thanks- Marilyn &

I am finally able to get the Pergolide tablets down Beatles throat without him spitting them out or clenching his teeth. Perhaps others have thought of this before me. I saved the plastic "syringe"

I read that all horses with Cushing's should be clipped even in the winter. I also read about a low trace clip. If this horse lives in San Diego where to a Weather during the day in winter could be 50

We are in Michigan. Bud's case history is in your file section. I don't know how to direct you to it. He was diagnosed in July of 2013 I think. Thanks- Marilyn

My elderly pony Ginger gets only ODTB cubes but is ribby. She's about 450 pounds (guess) and gets 9 pounds cubes. Could I add anopther pound of cubes for the winter, or add more BP ? I was thinking

Hi Marilyn, Rice bran is not a good idea for an IR horse. Way too high in fat of the wrong type as it has an inverted omega 3 to omega 6 ratio. First step would be to give him extra hay. Then adding

Hi~ What is your specific area of San Diego? I may be able to help . Susan EC Primary Response SoCal 2007

Thanks for the help with the psyllium. Now I need to know if I can feed any rice bran to my IR/Cushings 26 y.o. MFT gelding. He's been ribby all summer. Now It's a lot colder out. Thanks-

Uckele has it for under $7/lb, under $6/lb if you go with 25 lbs. Psyllium Husk Fiber Psyllium Husk Fiber Feed 62 g to 124 g (1 to 2 scoops) daily for 7 days. 1