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Leptin testing
Cornell's website states that the ACTH and Insulin sample is to be frozen but an ACTH, Insulin and Leptin sample should be chilled. So if the blood is drawn and spun on Saturday but not mailed until M
Cornell's website states that the ACTH and Insulin sample is to be frozen but an ACTH, Insulin and Leptin sample should be chilled. So if the blood is drawn and spun on Saturday but not mailed until M
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breaking news
This post was not from me-the account was hijacked but the password has been changed. Sorry Jennifer & Mill in TN Jan 2011
This post was not from me-the account was hijacked but the password has been changed. Sorry Jennifer & Mill in TN Jan 2011
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millionairess1989
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advice on Pergolide dose and testing
Mill has been on 5mg of Pergolide since 9-16-12. Her last ACTH was 21.8 (9-35) on Dec.5, 2012. We will be drawing blood again in the middle or end of March. Should we start lowering her dose of Pergol
Mill has been on 5mg of Pergolide since 9-16-12. Her last ACTH was 21.8 (9-35) on Dec.5, 2012. We will be drawing blood again in the middle or end of March. Should we start lowering her dose of Pergol
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2nd request: Pergolide dose and feed advice
Hi Nancy, Mill's teeth were floated last month and the vet thought they looked good. A full cbc & chemistry panel was run at the same time. I don't suppose that there is anything I can do about muscle
Hi Nancy, Mill's teeth were floated last month and the vet thought they looked good. A full cbc & chemistry panel was run at the same time. I don't suppose that there is anything I can do about muscle
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2nd request: Pergolide dose and feed advice
Mill's latest blood work from Cornell: ACTH 21.8 (9-35) Glucose 82 (71-113) Insulin 18.7 (10-40) She is presently on 5mg of Pergolide. Should we stay there or increase and if so by how much? I plan to
Mill's latest blood work from Cornell: ACTH 21.8 (9-35) Glucose 82 (71-113) Insulin 18.7 (10-40) She is presently on 5mg of Pergolide. Should we stay there or increase and if so by how much? I plan to
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latest blood work
Mill's latest blood work from Cornell: ACTH 21.8 (9-35) Glucose 82 (71-113) Insulin 18.7 (10-40) She is presently on 5mg of Pergolide. Should we stay there or increase and if so by how much? I can't g
Mill's latest blood work from Cornell: ACTH 21.8 (9-35) Glucose 82 (71-113) Insulin 18.7 (10-40) She is presently on 5mg of Pergolide. Should we stay there or increase and if so by how much? I can't g
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something's wrong with Mill
I don't know what is wrong with Mill, my almost 24 yr old PPID/IR pacemaker dependent Arabian mare. I found abrasions on her right hind leg below the hock which needed bandaging and another high up on
I don't know what is wrong with Mill, my almost 24 yr old PPID/IR pacemaker dependent Arabian mare. I found abrasions on her right hind leg below the hock which needed bandaging and another high up on
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Target IR supplement
Is anyone familiar with Target IR supplement? I just saw it in my new KV Vet Supply catalog. The description says it "was developed to meet the recommendations of the Equine Cushing's and Insulin Resi
Is anyone familiar with Target IR supplement? I just saw it in my new KV Vet Supply catalog. The description says it "was developed to meet the recommendations of the Equine Cushing's and Insulin Resi
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licorice in ulcer supplements
Is any amount of licorice safe for a Cushings/IR horse? Many of the ulcer supplements I have found for Mill contain it and I have read that it is not good for these horses. Jennifer & Mil in TN Jan 20
Is any amount of licorice safe for a Cushings/IR horse? Many of the ulcer supplements I have found for Mill contain it and I have read that it is not good for these horses. Jennifer & Mil in TN Jan 20
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bee pollen
Is there any advantages to feeding bee pollen? I saw it in Springtime's catalog which said it can help solve ulcers due to lack of grazing. Is that true and can it help with weight gain? Mill is 23 1/
Is there any advantages to feeding bee pollen? I saw it in Springtime's catalog which said it can help solve ulcers due to lack of grazing. Is that true and can it help with weight gain? Mill is 23 1/
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ulcers cause of picky eating
Mill, my 23 1/2 yr old Arabian Cushings & IR pacemaker dependent mare, has been very picky about eating her supplements and whatever it is mixed in for about 2 months. At the beginning of that time, I
Mill, my 23 1/2 yr old Arabian Cushings & IR pacemaker dependent mare, has been very picky about eating her supplements and whatever it is mixed in for about 2 months. At the beginning of that time, I
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millionairess1989
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increasing Pergolide for seasonal rise
Thanks Linda, This is actually our second seasonal rise. Mill was on 2mg last fall and was controlled when dropped to 1.5mg in Jan. It was by April of this year that the ACTH was no longer controlled
Thanks Linda, This is actually our second seasonal rise. Mill was on 2mg last fall and was controlled when dropped to 1.5mg in Jan. It was by April of this year that the ACTH was no longer controlled
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increasing Pergolide for seasonal rise
How far in the normal range should the ACTH be this time of year? Mill's was 27.8 (9-35 normal)on 4mg of Pergolide drawn 8-25-12. Should we stay at this for seasonal rise or increase? If so by 0.5mg o
How far in the normal range should the ACTH be this time of year? Mill's was 27.8 (9-35 normal)on 4mg of Pergolide drawn 8-25-12. Should we stay at this for seasonal rise or increase? If so by 0.5mg o
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latest blood work
Hi Laura, In Mill's case, we have been testing throughout the year since her ACTH was fine the end of Jan but above normal in April. We checked after increasing her dose 3 more times. She had patchy h
Hi Laura, In Mill's case, we have been testing throughout the year since her ACTH was fine the end of Jan but above normal in April. We checked after increasing her dose 3 more times. She had patchy h
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latest blood work
Mill's blood samples made it to Cornell via express mail from the post office. The results while on 4mg of Pergolide: ACTH 27.8 (9-35) was 36.8 on 3 mg one month ago Glucose 87 (71-113) Insulin 22.46
Mill's blood samples made it to Cornell via express mail from the post office. The results while on 4mg of Pergolide: ACTH 27.8 (9-35) was 36.8 on 3 mg one month ago Glucose 87 (71-113) Insulin 22.46
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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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