The only thing that has changed in his diet was the TCSS, he was doing well without soaking his hay. Last night and this AM I only gave him a handful of the TCSS just to get minerals in. He

I think the feed in Texas is called Aussie Logic / Cool and Calm... So might not be the same as Cool Command... Don't know... Leslie www.littlethunderstables.com "The greatness of a nation and

Hi, My 17 yo draft got laminitis about a month ago. After medication and diet changes he is now fine, though he still needs to lose weight (we're getting there!). His current diet consists of hay,

Cornell runs these tests daiy (according to their posted schedule). In the beginning, my vet didn't always send it right out, so it was over a week to get it back. Now, I get it back in 2 days. The

The beet pulp plea was written by Ellen Smith, Pittsford, NY. sorry -- I forgot to sign it as requested a couple of days ago.

Dear Cushings Group Members: We have all seen the rise in the price of beet pulp pellets, and the difficulty in obtaining this most-important feed for our compromised horses. Nutrena sent out a

I've gotten results back in three days from one vet, 2 weeks from another - go figure...

Blackeyedarabian, I was wondering where you live? If you post where you are located, maybe someone from the list is nearby and can help you figure all this stuff out first-hand. You sound like

Anna, The signs of chronic laminitis are basically the same as chronic foot pain from any cause. Most of the things you listed are pointing to pain, but not why there is pain. Poor hoof quality isn't

why about That newsletter isn't on their web site yet. What did it say? Looks like a pretty standard feed company web site. You're right that without the detailed analysis, not to mention a complete

Mandy forwarded me the mail with all your details. You have a vet visit scheduled. From the sounds of it the issues to be addressed during that visit are: 1. The hind leg infection/granulation tissue

I agree that hay likely needs to be soaked for a horse that is symptomatic. Without blood work it's hard to tell if the diet is involved. Can you get beet pulp? No question properly rinsed,

That was pretty much what I was thinking. I'm trying to get more info from the company but that doesn't always work! I think I'm driving the feed guy nuts. It's to the point where places know me as

bedding. the last few days. Dee, Before the diet changes you were feeding 10 pounds of soaked hay a day plus flax, MagOx, salt and vitamin E. Are you still soaking the hay? How is his weight and

Not in Texas but Michigan. Dang I'm swimming in snow I would LOVE to be in texas. I so do not do winter. I did email the company but of course no word back yet. I think I'm going to ask the feed

"Sandra Su" <ssu@...> asked: No, I get it in Herkimer, NY. Where are you, Sandy? Sounds like you're closer to Rochester than I am. I'm a bit east of Syracuse. Yeah, Alf too. It

I have a very sensitive mare. We can't even get near TCSS yet. If I gave her a pound of it, she'd get very symptomatic too. I have 8.7 % hay & it has to be soaked. So yes, it's possible that

My husband is looking into a filtration system to help remove the iron. (What kind do you have?) What are the symptoms and signs of an iron overload? How does this complicate a Cushings Horse?

"Eleanor Kellon, VMD" <drkellon@...> wrote: Would it be rude to cheer and carry on joyously at this news? ;-) - Cindy and Alf (and entourage) in NY

Nikita, It's because the omega-3 is antiinflammatory, and the 6 is inflammatory. I think they need both, but more 3 than 6. Flaxseed supplies this, so that's why it's included in the emergency diet.