hello, tiko blood  work.  same pasture for both, all cornell  labs.   9/18/2022  wearing muzzle all turnout  insulin13.35, glucose 83, ratio 6.22, risqui 0.27,  mirg 7.5;     12/12/2022 , temp 34,  insulin 29.29, glucose 95, risqui 0.18, mirg 10,  muzzle of for 3 to 4 hours daily all am turnout.  tiko has gained some weight  but still ok, due to foot injury for me  work limited,  mostly  walking;   he started the tested hay  10/01/2022 which is about 10.5  % esc and starch.,; his hay is about 18# per day with turnout, daily supplements.  my question is, is  my only choice to put muzzle back on ( which i have done ),  when he gets back in work will that make a be enough not to use muzzle for winter,  i appreciate your knowlrdge to guide me in your answer. thank you , daisy,tiko,whisper
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Daisy, Tiko and Whisper
CO, April 2019
Case History:  https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Daisy%20and%20Tiko 
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I would use the muzzle.

A.  There's no reason to tempt fate.
B.  He needs to lose weight anyway.
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Eleanor in PA

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EC Owner 2001
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