Hi Paula, Thank you for your comments. In regards to my soaking method, I soak the hay in a 27gallon tub. I put the hay net in the tub, place a bucket full of water for weight on the hay, and fill the

Hi All, I have the results from the ACTH 13.5 pg/mL, Insulin 45.12 uIU/mL, Leptin 10.04 ng/mL, Glucose 90mg/dL testing back on Splash. Please see her case history (to be updated soon by LeeAnne) for r

Lavinia, Thank you very much for your comments and mark ups on the photos. It is encouraging, educational, and much appreciated. You have a really good eye. I will continue to trim weekly and work tow

The rodeo during the blood draw wouldn't increase her ACTH that much. In fact, a study out last year found that stress level during blood collection did not have an effect on ACTH.

Hello, I have posted a new picture in 'Splash's' album of her right front sole. I was planning to trim her today, but decided to wait for more input (plus her feet are hard as rocks in this dry, 20 de

Hi all, I have posted new photos of Splash's feet. She is 8 weeks out from initial onset of acute laminitis. The photos show obvious bruising in the sole at the toe area. Does this indicate the trauma

For others on iPads like me, I tried all the suggested ways to activate my links with no luck. I was able to activate them easily by using a PC, not my iPad.

Debra, I was an equine technician for a DVM with a specialty in dentistry for 9 years. I saw several cases of EOTRH. Extraction was reserved for chronically infected roots. Once it reached this stage

I am breathing a big sigh of relief. Splash has continued to improve and is moving around much more freely and even choosing to trot of her own accord. She is still in boots and pads. Her sole depth a

Hi All, Splash has made great improvements in the six weeks since I noticed she had laminitis. No more heat or digital pulses in her feet. She is bright and alert. I have trimmed her feet to meet the

Hi all, Splash continues to improve in soundness. I have kept her in foam foot pads since 10/23/16. I trimmed her today and took photos to add to her case history. I'd appreciate input on her feet/tri

Posting again to try to get my links to quick link Hi, I am hoping to get some input on the trim/feet of my horse 'Splash'. I have a case history and a photo album. She is currently improving in sound

Hi, I am hoping to get some input on the trim/feet of my horse 'Splash'. I have a case history and a photo album. She is currently improving in soundness. I have been keeping her comfortable in boots

Radiographs have been added to Splash's photo album here: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=1994 Thank you, Karen Frogner Molalla, Or Oct 2013 and then some:)

Hi Maggie, Radiographs were taken yesterday. I'm trying to patiently wait for Vet to email them. Thanks, Karen Frogner Oct. 2013

Hi, I have filled out a case history and loaded hoof photos in my horses folder. I would love to get feedback on her feet and current trim. I will be having radiographs taken next week and I will post

Hi, I have filled out a case history and loaded hoof photos in my horses folder. I would love to get feedback on her feet and current trim. I will be having radiographs taken next week and I will post

Thank you Eleanor. I will stop the bute. I have been soaking her hay since these latest signs of laminitis (6 days). I applied the DMSO/DEX for ten days on the swollen tendon. No DMSO/DEX has been app

Hi all, I have a horse that is presenting like a laminitis case. I am trying to determine the trigger. 9 year old, Kentucky Mountain Horse, mare, body score 6, regular exercise, turn out 24/7 (sacrifi

I would like some input on the following statement in an article by Christopher Pollitt. 'Horses can ingest fructan-rich pasture rapidly in amounts exceeding that used to induce experimental laminitis