My IR gelding Jack is already having a tough time with heaves this summer. He seems to do worse when it's humid, sometimes expending increased effort to breath in the early mornings even though it's n

I contacted our Zoetis rep Lauren. This is what she wrote: The reaction rate is 99.7% reaction FREE. In our field safety study we had 3 site reactions out of over 1,000 horses and the vaccine has been

Hi Dawn, Mill, my 31 year old PPID & IR pacemaker dependent Arabian mare and Jack, my 21 year old IR TN Walker both received the vaccine with no problems along with floating. Mill's was without sedati

Dr Kellon, Mill is losing a lot of hair right now to the point of being almost bald on her thighs, hip and forearms. She usually sheds heavily along her topline and point of buttocks the first week of

Hi Dr. Kellon, Thanks for the reply. Hopefully it won't become necessary. Keeping fingers and hooves crossed!

What is the best way to spread out Pergolide dosing? Every other day? Two days on, one day off? Or something else? I realize this is not ideal. Unfortunately in these uncertain times it may become nec

Never mind. I no longer need an answer.

Dr. Kellon, In your article on winter wound care you mentioned supplementing with zinc to help with healing. Is there a particular type? I've found Citrate, Sulfate, Picolinate and Chealate. Thank you

Does anyone have suggestions on how much I should increase Mill's Pergolide? Her ACTH came back at 54.1 (9-35) on 20 mg capsules from Pet Health Pharmacy. Thank you to the moderators and volunteers fo

Hi Sherry, Yes, it is correct. The Pergolide capsules came from Pet Health Pharmacy and are stored in the refrigerator door. Blood draw was 9-8-19 at around 2pm, spun within 30 minutes and frozen for

Hi Deb, You might want to check with Cornell about the delay. Have you checked tracking on the package to confirm delivery? I just sent in blood for two horses Monday by Fed Ex. It was delivered by 10

Mill's ACTH just came back at 54.1 (9-35) on 20 mg of Pergolide. Blood was drawn 5 hours prior to her medication being due. How much should I increase her dose? Thanks-

Thanks Dr. Kellon. That's good to know. I usually put the flax in the container first, followed by a layer of crushed hay cubes, then salt. Vitamin E is added at feeding time.

Jaini and Deb, Thanks for the replies. Anyone else with thoughts or suggestions would be welcome.

Are there any supplements that shouldn't be mixed together ahead of time? Right now Mill and her IR stable mate Jack get flax and salt together with a little bit of hay cubes mixed a week at a time wi

Are there any supplements that shouldn't be mixed together ahead of time? Right now Mill and her IR stable mate Jack get flax and salt together with a little bit of hay cubes mixed a week at a time wi

How long is it safe to give Lung EQ twice daily?

Another thought- A few years ago my Arabian mare Mill was experiencing off and on mucus nasal discharge from one nostril. Antibiotics sometimes helped. Floating and head x-rays didn't reveal the cause

LJ, I am using Pet Health Pharmacy. The order was placed early Monday and hadn't shipped 48 hours later on Wednesday when I called to check on a tracking number.

Advice needed please. I only have enough Pergolide until Friday-two more capsules. The lab is running behind and it might not arrive until Monday. Should I try to divide the capsules in half or space