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, 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

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

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

Hi Lavinia, They are capsules from Thriving Pets. Jennifer & Mill in TN Jan 2011

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

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 (

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

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, 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 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, 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

This is the information on Prascend. I work at a veterinay clinic and one of our vets received an e-mail from MWI Veterinary Supply with the announcement. Jennifer ----- Forwarded Message ----- To: mi

I just learned that Boehringer-Ingleheim will offer Prascend in the US from a FDA approved pharmacy. How will this affect getting Pergolide from compounding pharmacies? Jennifer & Mill in TN Jan 2011

Hello everyone, Is there any guideline on how to adjust the Pergolide dosage? Mill's ACTH was done at Cornell in early July and was 40.3pg/ml (range 9-35). She had been on 0.5mg and is now up to 0.5mg

Linda, Thanks for the advice- I have already started Pergolide 0.5mg twice daily since Friday. Can I just do 1mg once daily? What about after tapering up to 2mg? At what point is it best to divide int

Hi, This is Mill's latest blood work done at Cornell. Glucose 88 reference range 71-113 ACTH 40.3 pg/ml 9-35 Insulin 12.58 uIU/ml 10-40 Free T4 1.35 ng/dl 1.2-1.8 She has been on 0.5mg Pergolide and I

Hello, I plan on having Mill's blood work checked next week and have questions about the timing. I read that the Insulin/Glusoce draw should be in the morning. Is there any particular reason and what

I e-mailed mybesthorse.com about the ingredients and this was the reply. In addition to Cushings, my mare also has a cardiac condition and I did not find the answer sufficient. Jennifer in TN Jan 2011

Hi, This is a second request for some suggestions please. Millionairess, my 22 year old Arabian mare, will be trailered 8 hours each way to Ohio State for a new pacemaker. Would apf be of help? If so,