FWIW, that tripping thing also turned out, in hindsight, to have been a symptom of my dear departed Kallie's DSLD. She was the one with iron overload induced IR also. She had that tripping or

LOL, no problem Lars, know how easy it is to get some of these nutritional factors mixed up! I am glad you are on the list because I can tell you are very thoughtfully researching all this and am

The way I learned iron overload could be an important factor in insulin resistance (thanks again Dr. Kellon!) was when I found my way here to this group a few years ago with a lean body style

Nobody can answer that, Pauline. If your vet has any experience with the switch he/she may be able to share experiences with you. Here, many horses either become much better controlled on the dry form

You had it correct the first time. The paper you mentioned was written when the theory was that non-Cushings IR was caused by overproduction of cortisol by fat cells. That has never been

Dr. Kellon's quote that you referenced was discussing fatty acids. > Jeanie > Of course you're right. I really should read more carefully before drawing any conclusions. Thanks Jeanie! (I am using

aren't showing any signs of significant injury to your farrier (e.g. widened white line), you might want to try Jiaogulan and/or acetyl-L- carnitine, 10 grams twice a day to start,<< I'm gearing

Hi I have filed the chemical analysis for Coolstance copra meal. The NSC is approx 11%. The energy is provided from the MCT and fibre. I am sending a sample of washed copra meal to Dairy One for

Hi Joan Thank you I have added the analyses to a folder called copra meal and coconut oil. regards <horsies4luv@...> wrote: to It of

Hi I have posted the nutritional composition of CoolStance copra meal. You can see that it has 8-10% oil (as medium chain fatty acids MCFA or MCT), approx 22% protein, and digestible fibre. Minerals

Pauline As Lorna said you need to know the strength. It should tell you on the bottle, for example 1mg/ml or 2mg/ml Claire in AZ

Nancy Let me clarify. Milliliters (ml)is a liquid measurement. Ian said they charge $1.20 per ml...so a 60 ml bottle would cost $72.00. Capsules are cheaper but the measurement for the powder in the

Here is some info on the reason Red Cell shouldn't be used and has no need to be used...post 115864 Linda On the West

I don't quite understand how the pergolide can be this cheap from Thriving Pets $ 1.20 /ml in capsules?????? My Vet has gotten it for $110 for 60 5ml capsules--- In EquineCushings@...,

Hi Jeanie - Fancy seeing you here:-) Trucker is coming.......as soon as I have a negative Coggin's. I did convince the owner to get me Glucose and Insulin tomorrow when they draw blood for

As a pony owner, this is very interesting to me. Why are ponies more sensitive to high fat items? Is that metabular or ??? Are ponies MORE prone to IR than horses? In treating IR or cushings, are

Hi Nerida, Nice to see you here. Yes,the IR is addressed with diet and the PPID is addressed with meds. I'm the one who said I thought you were confusing the two before because I only saw you

You need to know how much pergolide is in 1 ml first.Then multiply that by 5.5.That should tell you. Lorna

Copper sulfate is the form used in many supplements. It's more concentrated than the poly copper - 25% vs 12.5% (and the 25% could vary by mfg - need to check the label) so you really want to use a

Hello Claire, First, I want to thank you and Dr. Kellon for taking time to answer my question...I really appreciate it. Here are some added comments regarding your questions. <shotgun.ranch@...>