Hi Karen, I'm assuming the units of measure on that insulin are probably uIU/ml. Although you can't do an insulin/glucose ratio, you can plug the number into the IR calculator, where it comes up as co

Hi Karen, Not Nancy but YES!, Lyme can cause laminitis that is uglier than that from any other cause. It is not an intermittent thing, however. Your mare's anticipation of the storms could be causing

Hi Melodie, Welcome to the list. Our philosophy is DDT/E, which is shorthand for Diagnosis, Diet, Trim and Exercise. DIAGNOSIS: Thoroughbreds are not a breed that is routinely IR unless there is somet

Hi Melodie, See you got two pics of Amelia's feet up - thanks. I added a quick mark-up on the RF for you to give you an idea of where the trim needs to be for that foot. The LF looks to also have some

Sorry, would help if I added the link... https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/EquineCushings/photos/albums/1195088691 Lavinia, Dante, George Too and Peanut Jan 05, RI EC Support Team

Hi Sue, Yes, there is a difference. You cannot substitute soy meal for soy hulls. Two very different things. Lavinia, Dante, George Too and Peanut Jan 05, RI EC Support Team

Hi Ferne, Know how you feel - my trusted vet left the practice suddenly last year. We do not recommend trailering for tests as that will influence your results. By how much is unknown. For the ACTH th

Hi Emily, The Equi-Tech test is done using NIR technology rather than wet chemistry, which relies on comparing the sample to other, similar types of samples for the results. The certifying authority f

Hi Melodie, Thanks for adding the newer shots. There are definite issues with Amelia's trim, enough that they could be the sole source of her ongoing soreness and abscessing. I moved all of your photo

Hi Melodie, This isn't your fault and Amelia is lucky to have you as such a caring owner so no more self-flagellation - OK :) . You have very good instincts, which is a huge plus for your girl. It is

Hi Ruth, This is the second time I'm trying to reply - hope Neo lets it post. Agree completely with Eva on the possible issues with the samples being thawed and the time lapses between sending and rec

Hi Ferne, A leptin of 2 is a fantastic number - I'd be ecstatic over that. Normal is 1-4. Higher Leptin is not something you want to see. Has he always been this picky, uninterested in food or is this

Hi Ferne, Sorry about that. Meant to post that to Elva :( Been arguing with Neo and lost my train of thought. Lavinia, Dante, George Too and Peanut Jan 05, RI EC Support Team

Hi Melodie, Thanks for the additional pics. As the vet is coming tomorrow for the xrays, will wait until you have a chance to upload those as well so that we have all the info in hand before making re

Hi Larina, It may not be your computer - Neo has been making things difficult again. If you continue to have problems, feel free to send your updates to one of us and we can get them into your folder

Hi Ruth, Were the ACTH and Insulin tests also done non-fasting or just the glucose? Understand how trying it can be when the vet isn't on the same page. At least he is "humoring you" to some extent wi

Hi Gayel, Not being dense. It can be a bit confusing when you first start all this stuff so asking questions is good. Here is the link to Spirit's case history file. We ask that you include it wheneve

Hi Larina, As you say, at least it seems she is getting her meds 6 days out of seven. Certainly not ideal but a bit of an improvement. And at least it sounds as if Daisy is holding her own in general

Hi Gayel, You're right - glucose is the missing value. Unfortunately, it's still missing. In order to change anything in your case history you need to upload a new case history form with any added/cha

Hi Julie, When you hear barking it's best to think dog first rather than werewolf. The fat pads, crest, overweight, tripping, hind end soreness are classic for subclinical laminitis. Was the high gluc