-- Thank you Dr Kellon. I will let her know. He has not had insulin tested since starting metformin. Its been a couple weeks now. Marsha and Dame - Buzzy TN 2019 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/f

Buzzy is going through abscesses and is certainly painful!! We are soaking and poulticing daily! I got results on insulin, still >200!! I wish they would give an exact number so we could track better.

Soooo happy for Vinnie and you!!

I am so happy for you and Vinnie! You are doing a fantastic job with helping him. It is so rewarding to be a part of such a supportive group. Thank you Nancy for sharing your journey. It gives hope an

Buzzy had his first trim on Monday since having his laminitic episode in Dec, as well as a diagnosis of IR, in addition to his PPID. He is fortunately under the care of excellent trimmers with Dr. Bow

I definitely have seen cold weather influence Buzzy! He is back and forth with pain levels with temperature changes!

Absolutely, we have to get insulin down and it is number 1 priority.Good news is we are drawing blood on Wed. From there we can hopefully move forward to getting the metformin. In looking at the reali

He's on Laminox 2x a day.

Yes Sherry thanks, I did see it. I need to research where the points are located to apply the red light therapy. Im thinking of trying it too. The massage therapist is coming Tues. I need to talk with

I came across this thread as I was wondering if Red Light Therapy would benefit Buzzy, once we get his insulin under control. The trimmer thinks his vasculature has been compromised and therefore is n

I have looked in the archives and only saw one post regarding the use of a tens unit. I am wondering if anyone has tried using one to increase the circulation to the foot? I am also curious to know if

Hi Nancy! Your suggestion is exactly what I have thought as well. Trying to move forward and onl Thank you for sending the links

Good Morning Dr. Kellon! I so want to try the metformin, however the vet messaged me last night and said we should keep the Insulin Wise going for 4-6 wks (started 2/3) and retest then. I will ask if

Oh Suzy, Im so glad to hear your little guy did well. I totally trust we can get there with Buzzy. Some days he seems better than others. Once we can zero in on the proper meds and get the trimming pr

-- Thank you for your vote of confidence!!! His owner, who travels a lot, is coming in a few minutes. I've been caring for him over 2 yrs now. I'm worried!!! Marsha and Dame - Buzzy TN 2019 https://ec

Thank you Nancy!!! I am trying to be there for him. It is hard when others are wanting to stop this process! I really, really think we can save him, but need to convince others. I'll keep working on g

I am hearing from the trimmer after she saw the hoof pictures from yesterday, that it looks like he is not growing and it is due to strangulation. So I'm thinking she is saying his circulation has bee

Sounds good! I'll start today. I'm so appreciative of the help. I'm on an uphill battle as others are wanting to stop tx and let him go. Thank you! Marsha and Dame - Buzzy TN 2019 https://ecir.groups.

Hi Lavinia! I tried to post more pics of Buzzy's RF hoof. I am not too tech savy on this new computer!! It is the only hoof we could get pics of. I wanted to let you know, in case you didn't realize,

Hi Dr. Kellon, I have had him on Laminox for months prior to his laminitis in Dec, however that time he was only PPID. In Jan he was dx as IR as well. I don't know why the vet put him on the cypro. Sh