Hello All We have made substantial improvements with care of our two PPID&IR Minis because of this group. Thank you! I have some questions about each horse, but decided to make them separate topics

Hi Karen, Rinsing hay is not enough - if it hasn't been tested it needs to be soaked, 30 minutes in hot water or 60 minutes in cold water. There are plenty of options to feed an IR horse and if

Thanks, Nancy. I’ll try again. We’re just trying to make it day to day. In her opinion nothing makes her comfortable. I’m not sure anything can make her comfortable because I can’t replace her

Hi Susan, Wedgewood isn't at fault here so not sure why you wouldn't use them again. Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet over the bridge) EC Primary Response PA

Hi Cass, Use whatever padding she needs to be as comfortable as possible. That may mean different types and thicknesses under each foot. Standing squarely without being placed into that stance is

Hi Cass. it has been a while since I have been where you are but I totally understand your need to get this right. IME, if the trim is right that is the number one contribution to feeling better. Even

Hi Dr Kellon, Yes she is holding her head and neck stiffly. No speculum was used specifically because the last time she was done a different vet used a speculum and power tool and she colicked. She

I’m only on my fourth combination of pads in Clouds, but I’m getting anxious to get the right combination sooner than later. RF is the sorest and thinnest sole. FWIW the working view is that

Thanks Dr K! I am.so.glad me and Vinnie have you to help us charter this adventure 🥰 -- Nancy and Vinnie and Summer Oakley, Ca Joined Nov

If there is one thing we have learned about Invokana it's that there will be an effective dose for each horse and going below it you will lose the benefit. Vinnie is a prime example of that. Try

Hi Dr K, I got a little worried because Vinnie got a little less forward in the walk and stared acting a little more footy in the RF (ever so slightly) so erring on the side of caution 2 days ago I

You should probably at least get testosterone testing then to rule out a possible malignancy producing it. Vitex agnus-castus could be a very effective treatment but it can interfere with your

I have no problem meeting you half way. It is stressful enough with everything else we have to do. We all need to help each other out. -- Janet M. OH 2021

Just a warning we have had significant problems with what Mad Barn considers balanced. The low thyroid values are secondary to uncontrolled PPID or EMS. That's where your focus should be. Eleanor in

He gets tested every year no changes. -- Cathie February 2018 Whidbey Island in WA https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Cathie%20and%20Chief

Give them that link. We have a FB page too https://www.facebook.com/ECIRGroup/ . -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001

For those of you who were interested in Desmosphyrine, I am in an ongoing discussion on the AAEP FB page under the Kentucky Derby post

Lots of issues regarding diet for IR horses. In a perfect world we could go to "horse hay" feed store and get low calorie, low sugar/starch, low iron hay, but of course, that's not reality. I didn't

Thank you Dr. Kellon. I'm testing Max, who has been on Prascend for about three years and I usually test his sister at the same time . I may wait and test later this year. Thanks for the

-- Sue Colorado Springs, CO Nov 2017 Cookie Case History https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Sue%20and%20Cookie Photo Album: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=14987 .