I don’t have the insulin we drew back yet. And yes, I think it was too soon. Also, I wanted her totally back on soaked low carb hay & off the Zero after that high insulin, but I learned the feeding gu

Yes, I do need to do that history. But cannot for a few days, due to work. We have increased her Cabergoline as needed to control ACTH, since starting in 2018.

I was very unfortunately unable to be at the vet appt due to a migraine, so BO took over. Frustrating. I would have insisted on a few things different. I had them do lateral rads out of an abundance o

Also, just thought of this—in my broken laptop are years of labs. I’ve tested multiple times yearly or if concerned. Ally’s insulin levels consistently support my cautious approach to feeding & carbs.

Thank you! I will keep you very generous offer in mind. I’m in PDX. I will see how much storage we have left in the hay barn. Thanks again!!!

I did a few minutes ago. I also called Standlee. I thought Haystack would be better, but Standlee had better numbers when I spoke to them. I then reviewed tests in the files here. Standlee has lower i

Thank you! I’m sure it’s the Zero, as we have recent insulin levels. Earlier this Winter, insulin 8 (!) then 15 in March. That was on soaked lower carb hay. We’ve used Zero as a carrier with no issues

Well, I think I figured it out. Teff hay pellets w/ R/S/S BP. Will need to test the teff pellets, try to find Haystack, as they have flax & BP added. Will need to find mineral balancing for the high i

I’m sorry—this just happened & I am in shock & an emergency — nothing safe to feed Ally. I am 16 years behind as my history was lost. I am frantically looking on line for something safe to feed Ally w

RE Ally’s high insulin & diet change. thank you!

I have not posted in a very long time. I apologize for not have a case file any more—we were at a rehab center 10 years ago & it went by the wayside. Briefly—Ally is an Arabian mare, now 26, diagnosed

Hi Kinsey, My mare, Ally, has both PPID & EMS. She was diagnosed with arthritis in both hocks December 2020. Because of her PPID, steroids are contra-indicated as they will cause laminitis and founder

Dr. Kellon, Di you have any thoughts about this? thanks,

Yes, I see your point re cow brains. However to clarify, since the study, we now have Phosphatidylserine derived from sunflower or lecithin, & cow brains are NOT used. Many in human function medicine

I’ve been researching phosphatidylserine as a human supplement (to help with sleep) & learned it reduces ACTH & cortisol. Is there any research, documentation of use, etc about use in horses with PPID

Update. I’ve managed to drain the last drops of several vials to squeeze out enough drug. Will keep the 0.5mg oral as the back up plan, while continuing to check in with Dr. Douglas. I have his cell #

Cathy, That is the plan.

To Cathy Johnson & LJ Friedman, I have spoken with Dr. Douglas several times this week. The drug is still stuck somewhere in customs with NO movement at all. If the two of you were of a mind, I think

My vet & I were going to go back to Pergolide at 300mg where she was April 2018 & hope for the best, until customs gets unstuck. I’m not sure my vet is comfortable trying oral. You are amazingly gener

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