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lost blood samples
Thanks, Lavinia. Fortunately the samples arrived at Cornell which I found out when the prelim glucose results were faxed. The USPS server was down so their tracking showed nothing since last night whi
Thanks, Lavinia. Fortunately the samples arrived at Cornell which I found out when the prelim glucose results were faxed. The USPS server was down so their tracking showed nothing since last night whi
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lost blood samples
How long are plasma blood samples good for? The ACTH & insulin sample was frozen and the glucose sample was refrigerated. Both were shipped with ice packs from KY going to Cornell. They were sent expr
How long are plasma blood samples good for? The ACTH & insulin sample was frozen and the glucose sample was refrigerated. Both were shipped with ice packs from KY going to Cornell. They were sent expr
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Wellsolve LS as taste tempter
Is it okay to use Wellsolve LS as a taste tempter at 1/2 to 1 cup per day? How much is too much? Weight gain is not an issue and would be a bonus. Mill has been turning her nose up at the beet pulp an
Is it okay to use Wellsolve LS as a taste tempter at 1/2 to 1 cup per day? How much is too much? Weight gain is not an issue and would be a bonus. Mill has been turning her nose up at the beet pulp an
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latest blood work
Hi Jaini, I don't know what is up with the case history for June-I can access it from my computer but who knows. Re minerals-Mill gets iodized salt and 1/2 t magnesium. Do horses often need more iodin
Hi Jaini, I don't know what is up with the case history for June-I can access it from my computer but who knows. Re minerals-Mill gets iodized salt and 1/2 t magnesium. Do horses often need more iodin
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latest blood work
Here is Mill's latest blood work from Cornell ACTH 36.8 g/mL (9-35) Insulin 19.16 uIU/mL (10-40) Glucose 91 mg/dL (71-113) Free T4 1.16 ng/dL (1.2-1.8) How much should I increase her Pergolide for sea
Here is Mill's latest blood work from Cornell ACTH 36.8 g/mL (9-35) Insulin 19.16 uIU/mL (10-40) Glucose 91 mg/dL (71-113) Free T4 1.16 ng/dL (1.2-1.8) How much should I increase her Pergolide for sea
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summer shedding/hair loss
Is it normal to have a second shedding season like in the spring? Mill is losing hair over her shoulders and neck, up her hind legs and under her tail. Her coat is a little long and I don't know if th
Is it normal to have a second shedding season like in the spring? Mill is losing hair over her shoulders and neck, up her hind legs and under her tail. Her coat is a little long and I don't know if th
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help with coat & more
We need some advice. Mill is looking bad tonight. She has small hard lumps on her back legs that look like insect bites. She has not finished her beet pulp and supplements the last two mornings and le
We need some advice. Mill is looking bad tonight. She has small hard lumps on her back legs that look like insect bites. She has not finished her beet pulp and supplements the last two mornings and le
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Dr Kellon: Mov-ease safe for av block
Hi Dr Kellon, Is Mov-ease safe to use for a horse with 3rd degree AV heart block managed by a pacemaker? I would ask my regular vet but he will not be familiar with adaptogen and bioflavanoids to the
Hi Dr Kellon, Is Mov-ease safe to use for a horse with 3rd degree AV heart block managed by a pacemaker? I would ask my regular vet but he will not be familiar with adaptogen and bioflavanoids to the
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latest ACTH & blood work
Hi Nancy, Yes, Mill was calm and the testing routine & environment were the same. So should we increase at .25mg every 3-4 days until we reach 3mg or spread it out more so we reach 3mg by Aug/Sept? Th
Hi Nancy, Yes, Mill was calm and the testing routine & environment were the same. So should we increase at .25mg every 3-4 days until we reach 3mg or spread it out more so we reach 3mg by Aug/Sept? Th
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latest ACTH & blood work
Hi, Here is Mill's latest results from Cornell: ACTH 43.7 pg/mL (9-35) Insulin 17.05 uIU/mL (10-40) Glucose 90 mg/dL (71-113) Triglycerides 29 mg/dL (14-77) Mill is getting 2mg capsules of Pergolide f
Hi, Here is Mill's latest results from Cornell: ACTH 43.7 pg/mL (9-35) Insulin 17.05 uIU/mL (10-40) Glucose 90 mg/dL (71-113) Triglycerides 29 mg/dL (14-77) Mill is getting 2mg capsules of Pergolide f
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2nd post- blood samples using serum vs plasma
Mill's first 2 blood tests sent to Cornell were serum. The last was plasma and all of the levels were considerably elevated. My vet tech friend comes out to draw her blood and we spin it down 2 minute
Mill's first 2 blood tests sent to Cornell were serum. The last was plasma and all of the levels were considerably elevated. My vet tech friend comes out to draw her blood and we spin it down 2 minute
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ACTH, Insulin & glucose testing-serum vs plasma
Is there any advantage to one compared to the other? Mill's first two samples were serum and the results seemed okay. The latest test was plasma and are the highest yet. My vet tech friend comes out t
Is there any advantage to one compared to the other? Mill's first two samples were serum and the results seemed okay. The latest test was plasma and are the highest yet. My vet tech friend comes out t
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help with new blood work
Hi Lavinia, They are capsules from Thriving Pets. Jennifer & Mill in TN Jan 2011
Hi Lavinia, They are capsules from Thriving Pets. Jennifer & Mill in TN Jan 2011
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help with new blood work
Hi Dr Kellon, I know and that has me worried. She has been on 1.5mg since probably January, down from 2mg during the fall. What sort of dosing protocol should we try? This is really a surprise since s
Hi Dr Kellon, I know and that has me worried. She has been on 1.5mg since probably January, down from 2mg during the fall. What sort of dosing protocol should we try? This is really a surprise since s
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help with new blood work
Hello, Just got back the results on Mill's latest blood work from Cornell. I am not sure where to go from here. I will get this to her file later today. She has been on 1.5mg of Pergolide. ACTH 68.1 (
Hello, Just got back the results on Mill's latest blood work from Cornell. I am not sure where to go from here. I will get this to her file later today. She has been on 1.5mg of Pergolide. ACTH 68.1 (
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new blood work/hay for IR
Thanks Lavinia and Linda, I understand about the fat in TC SSF and the unknown potential alfalfa. Generally are there any hays that are low in sugar and starch? What can I narrow it down to before tes
Thanks Lavinia and Linda, I understand about the fat in TC SSF and the unknown potential alfalfa. Generally are there any hays that are low in sugar and starch? What can I narrow it down to before tes
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new blood work
Hi Lavinia, I hadn't realized that TC Lite conatined grain. I will leave it out next time. What is the advantage of the Ontario Dehydrated pellets over the TC Safe Starch? What about alfalfa as hay or
Hi Lavinia, I hadn't realized that TC Lite conatined grain. I will leave it out next time. What is the advantage of the Ontario Dehydrated pellets over the TC Safe Starch? What about alfalfa as hay or
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new blood work
Hi Lavinia, Do you think that the weather could effect Mill's insulin level? How does that work? When I tested last July she grazed for a few hours then was stabled for 4 more with hay. This year she
Hi Lavinia, Do you think that the weather could effect Mill's insulin level? How does that work? When I tested last July she grazed for a few hours then was stabled for 4 more with hay. This year she
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new blood work
Hi Jaini, I appreciate the suggestions but am concerned about Mill's weight. She has lost some already this winter and worry if I cut back on the Wellsolve LS it will drop further. Is beet pulp going
Hi Jaini, I appreciate the suggestions but am concerned about Mill's weight. She has lost some already this winter and worry if I cut back on the Wellsolve LS it will drop further. Is beet pulp going
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new blood work
Hi, This is Mill's latest blood work from Cornell which now puts her as IR. ACTH 22.4 pg/ml (9-35) previously on 7-9-11 40.3 Insulin 20 uIU/ml (10-40) 12.58 Glucose 83 mg/dl (71-113) 88 Free T4 1.49 n
Hi, This is Mill's latest blood work from Cornell which now puts her as IR. ACTH 22.4 pg/ml (9-35) previously on 7-9-11 40.3 Insulin 20 uIU/ml (10-40) 12.58 Glucose 83 mg/dl (71-113) 88 Free T4 1.49 n
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