This year Mill has suffered from at least 4 probable hoof abscesses, 3 in the last 3 months. I know of 2 for sure and 3 of the episodes were in her right front hoof, 1 the left front. She starts limpi

Dr Kellon, Laviania and Michele, Thanks very much for the replies. I'll work on hoof photos tomorrow. My farrier is due out in 2 weeks and I'll see about moving that appointment up. He's commented tha

Thanks for the information about the peas. The flax and soy protein sounds doable. Would she need extra methionine with 2500 mgs already in Hoof Complex? I'll work on getting PQ pellets ordered too. T

Hi Jamie, My Arabian Millionairess developed an ethmoid hematoma back in 2017 when she was 28 years old. It started as a chronic nasal discharge with nothing remarkable showing on x-rays. One afternoo

I contacted Avrio this morning. Mill's on 19.5mg base Pergolide that went up $51 (15%) and Jack's on 1.15mg base Pergolide that went up $15 (28%). Both are 45 day prescriptions. Needless to say I can'

I have used Thriving Pets in the past as well until they moved. Mark from there called me without any prompting on my part and left message about their prices being lower that Avrio. What pharmacies a

Hi Rhonda, I have 2 horses-Mill is almost 33 and Jack is almost 23. Both are PPID (and IR) so that makes my small herd 100%.

I wanted to share the prices that I was quoted from Mixlab for 45 and 60 capsules. Hopefully this will help others who have been wondering. 1.5 mg #45 $109.95 #60 $117.95 2 mg #45 $119.95 #60 $129.95

Sorry forgot to mention that it's Pergolide Mesylate capsules.

Is U-Gard Solution for ulcers safe to feed with: Salt Magnesium 10 g Copper 2.5 g Zinc Flax Tri-Amino The ingredients are: Magnesium 980 mg Calcium 750 mg Glycine 10 mg Zinc 7 mg Aloe Vera Leaf Powder

Thanks everyone for the replies. I've used the other U-Gard products in the past when the horses back off their feed and respond to liquid antacids and/or Tums. Those times they weren't getting such a

I received my first order from Mixlab and put a photo in Mill's album. This was quite the experience! Opening up compounded medication has never so exciting before and I do it weekly at a vet hospital

Triple Crown Feeds has a rebate program offering a $30 gift card with the submission of 15 bag labels. This includes the Balance Cubes and Golden Flax that I feed Mill and Jack. I usually end up with

Mary, I'm very sorry to say that this situation isn't limited just to vets. I had the same problem with a human doctor I saw once. By asking questions of her nurse I was considered "rude" and fired as

Has anyone noticed the change in reference range for ACTH at Cornell? Last July when I tested Mill & Jack it was the usual 2-35. Now it's dropped to 2-30.

Hi Deb, Were you using the joint formula of Equithrive when you saw an improvement in your horse's eye discharge or another form of Equithrive? I'd be curious to try it for Mill who has the same probl

I didn't expect today to start out the way it did. Mill was dead behind the barn when I went out to feed this morning. She had fallen at some point during the night or early morning, so hard that she

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and words of comfort. So many of you have been where I am now. The incredible grief felt is the price we pay for sharing our lives with these extraordinary horses.

Dawn, Your post left me crying as I know the pain and grief you must be feeling as I share the same after Mill's passing just 7 days ago. These incredible once in a lifetime horses leave hoofprints al

Dr. Kellon, Thank YOU for all your limitless knowledge and generous help! Your example is one to which all other vets should to strive to attain.