When I do the ACTH testing that goes to Cornell, I usually do the whole packet of ACTH, insulin, and leptin to save money. This is why I'm asking about postponing it. I know the weather doesn't affect

LIke many people throughout the country, we are experiencing severe winter weather coupled with loss of power to barn now for 7 days. It is extremely cold with snow and ice. Sadie and Chip have been s

Thanks so much Nancy!

Can I ask in general, how much salt should I be feeding my minis per day in order to prevent winter dehydration. Right now, I'm only feeding 1 teaspoon plain salt (not iodized) per day (divided into 4

Dr. Kellon, I finally got the estradiol from my vet but now I'm having second thoughts on just trying this out due to having to have her off any pain meds. Can you clarify again for me what you mean b

Great idea Bonnie...I will look into these. Thanks

Thank you, I will. So does the negative SSA mean that there is also no inflammation in those feet of hers from the laminitis/founder episode now, and because you said that Banamine does not work well

Dr. Kellon, so it sounds like twice a day feeding is better than it spread over 4 meals correct? I was surprised that she ate the PhytoQuench this morning in her soaked pellets but I will wait until s

oh really? I will mention it to them but are there any hints on using this so as not to make a huge mistake. It sounds a bit scary! Thanks.

Hi Bobbie...Sadie only weighs about 220 lbs if that and according to the rep at Soft Ride, only the purple gel is soft enough that is will work for a mini. In any event, there are only 2 sizes for min

No I haven't. I will check them out. Thanks.

Dr. Kellon, Sadie will be getting a dental next week and in case she needs sedation, can you let me know if I need to have her off any of the below supplements: 1. PhytoQuench 2. Banamine 3. Pentoxyfy

Dr. Kellon, I received the PhytoQuench today and she got her first dose this morning in lieu of the Banamine. Question though: Do I need to give the 1/3 scoop (about 5 tsp) all at once or can I split

Dr. Kellon, I just got the results back on the SAA and fibrinogen testing done a few days ago. The vet says the SAA was zero, which he says means that there is no infection anywhere. The ultrasound of

I called Soft Rides and they said the yellow/orange gel pad would not work as intended on a mini because the gel is harder than the purple one that comes with the mini size boots and they just don't h

Thank you Bonnie for another good resource. I appreciate it!

Agree to that for sure. I can call them and ask. I should be getting the boots shortly to replace the larger size I ordered. Thanks.

Thanks Jeannean. What is meant by the 'toe number.' When I talked to the rep at Soft Ride, I was told that the purple gel that comes with the boot is the softest. I was also thinking about the yellow-

Lavinia, I am trying soft ride boots for Sadie to see if she will feel more comfortable in these and not get heel rubs. I got a pair but need to return it because it is too big for her. I noticed that

Dr. Kellon, when you say "if you don't want to risk trying that," are you talking about the risk of taking estradiol or the risk of me taking Sadie off the devil's claw and Banamine and her reverting