Thank you all for your kind words and understanding! And it sounds like a lot of you guys have been through this too. I think that part of the problem was that I didn’t talk to the Vet

Hi Chris, We no longer recommend doing the leptin, so save yourself that cost. Shedding out is generally a later-term symptom of PPID. Muscle loss, esp. across the top line; tendon/ligament issues;

Hi, I recently ordered 12 bags of TC timothy balance cubes from my supplier but only received 11 and one of them was in a plain white bag with a TC label sewn on. Glad to know I wasn't only one.

Good morning Robin, Welcome to the ECIR group! I’m sending you this welcome from the group as a response to your first post here. There is a lot to read about our group and how it can help you

Hi Robin, You'll be getting a full welcome message shortly but just some things that jumped out at me from your note: IR - do you have actual insulin and glucose numbers? When was he last

Thanks for info. I'll look into it. Apollo has big, round feet (~6" x 6") and wears biggest boot Soft Rides carries. He' a draft cross and needs a thick pad. I've experimented with lots of

Yes, Easycare pads are big enough and I've used them in past but right now Apollo needs at least 3/4" of very soft foam to be comfortable. Got best results cutting up old neoprene saddle pad but none

Good morning Isabel, Welcome to the ECIR group! I’m sending you this welcome from the group as a response to your first post here. There is a lot to read about our group and how it can help you

Hi Isabelle, You'll be getting a full welcome shortly but just a couple of things. We don't look at NSC but at ESC+starch totals here and for and IR horse we want that total to be under 10% with 4%

Hogan, my mini is in a spike that is quite bad. Looking for advice on how I can help to bring him out of it and also ease his pain. I got him as a rescue about 6 yrs. He is IR and has Cushings. Since

Thanks. Downloaded study results form. I remember my vet saying he had one other horse client like Apollo (normal baseline ACTH but abnormal TRH stim test). My vet is part of a large practice,

Hello, thanks for this group. I purchased a 5 yo draft cross gelding 2 years ago. My farrier suspected something going on his feet and encouraged me to pull rads, and they showed he has had some minor

Hi Meghan There’s a recipe in the ECIR files somewhere for flax-based treats with unsweetened apple sauce and cinnamon. I used to bake them for Omar, and he thoroughly enjoyed them. I could hide

Sore No More will foam if you are applying over an inflammed area. Keep applying as often as you can until that stops. Another good Arnica product is human Crema Arnica 35. I would try intravenous

Found info I needed and have downloaded research study results form from Dr. Kellon. It looks like this study is open to non-ECIR members, correct? I think my vet has one other horse client that

Sorry, Karen. I answered this yesterday but looks like it didn't post. Yes, Luke is eligible. Drop me a mail at drkellon "at" gmail.com. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

Hi Karen, As Luke's pre-TRH sample was already positive for PPID I'm not sure he'll qualify for the study. Regardless of that though he's well overdue for a recheck of his ACTH level. If you wait to

Hi Carrie, Were she mine I'd be quite pleased with those results and it sounds like the blood was handled correctly. As Kirsten noticed we like to keep PPID equines in the upper teens/low 20s year

Hi Carrie, there's no reason to suspect sample handling lowered the results. As long as it was still chilled when it arrived at the lab. The glucose is fine, which would be your first hint of a

Welcome from me as well. I wanted to suggest that, if ‘H’ is not what you are usually called, you might want to consider changing your signature. From your email address, we see that your name