Hi, Laura. Ivermectin is effective against bots. https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Internal_Parasite_Guidelines.pdf Deworming at least quarterly is good practice where your horse is

Hi Sherry, Dr. Kellon suggested increasing Jiaogulan as the APF has ginseng ingredients. So that is where we are. Increasing and feeding it 20 mins before feeding time. That is a struggle in itself.

HI Makendra What a horrid thing for a "trimmer" to do! I would definitely post something on FB to warn others. One time when my mare got cut too short, we bypassed the boots and got some thick foam

Thanks Cass! I do have a special spot in my heart for Isaac. Gosh, I appreciate your reply. I wish I could share a video of Isaac to show how he behaves/walks/runs/causes trouble and just plain acts

It's still early in the bot fly season and life cycle. Read about it here https://foundationequine.com/blog//horse-stomach-bots . Warm soapy water will hatch most of the eggs but there are also bot

Hi Mandy, there might be something you can do trim wise to make that left fore more comfortable before giving up. I just wanted to add to Sherry's comment that although Fizzie's ACTH is in the normal

Hi Rene, Have you started him on APF as suggested by Dr. Kellon? Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet over the bridge) EC Primary Response PA

Hi Amber, Pulaski is 1.5 hrs from me, maybe more as I am near Lake Michigan. Price of gas and time to travel is not wise use of money in my opinion. With 4 to care for I try to spend as wisely as I

Hi Jennifer, Off the top of my head we used Nux Vomica, Carbo Veg and Boiron but I can't remember at this point if we did all 3 at once or did the Boiron separately and then added the others in.

Hi Mandy, As Martha said we really need current trim pictures and x-rays to comment on that. With an ACTH of 47.2 I would bump his pergolide up again as we want to see PPID horses well in the

I dewormed using ECIR protocol this April (ivermectin, double-dose Strongid). Yesterday I found BOT flies on my horse's legs. I removed by hand, but wondering if I should deworm again and if so with

Thank you Kirsten, Your response is greatly appreciated. I need to upload bloods taken in March 2022 which include ACTH and TRH Stim and your thoughts would be much appreciated. Emme doesn’t

Kristie, I can see that you joined the Case History subgroup in April. I couldn’t find any evidence of Moonie related files but, once you create a case history, be sure to keep a copy of the word

Hi Mandy, Sorry to hear about Fizzie Iris! Until we see the X-rays, we can’t offer much advice along those lines, except that small ponies and minis can often do fine with problems you describe as

Dear all Hoping you can help. My pony Fizzie Iris much worse. Since reaching out in Jan - we have adjusted his diet as advised by Carol Layton - new diet in Case file. We have also lowered heels

Hi Kristie, You need to be giving them 3800mg 2x a day for the Metformin to be effective if they actually weigh 280lbs. 280lbs = 127.006kg. Metformin is dosed at 30mg/kg twice a day or a total of

Hi Kristie, You'll need to start a new one if you didn't keep a copy on your device. Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet over the bridge) EC Primary Response PA

My Moonie had a case history from 8-10 years ago. Is there any way I can find it to update or should I start a new one? -- Kristie Brand 2003 Arcanum, Ohio

Jennifer, you're welcome. If you need any help or suggestions with the Flexineb, contact me privately here . I don't want to clog up the list with details on nebulizer instructions. -- Dawn Wagstaff

Who are you using now? I've definitely talked about alternatives with our current vet at Keswick. (She is actually covering for the regular vet who is/was on maternity leave) -- - Griffin Jan 2018,