I got an article from Equus magazine today about laminitis and a new "rapid" test system (with some of the usual inaccuracies re laminitis and tx). There's a link below to the PDF I uploaded. I'm inte

Hi, Dr. Kellon and everyone else who so selflessly dedicates their time here. I entered Cody's new test results in his case history (I think I got it right), and was wondering if someone could take a

I’ve amended my subject line to include Dr. Clougher in case Dr K is unavailable. I last gave Invokana to Sunny on April 6 and am hoping for guidance based on the rise in triglycerides: 1. Should I gi

Hey all, thought I would send a quick update in Vinnie to let everyone know how he is doing. He came home on March 17th and then three days later roof replacement began at the barn where we board (tim

In the messages regarding the lovely stallion in the insulin test video, Lavinia commented: In general, being a stallion helps prevent EMS/IR - even in high risk breeds - but that protection fades alo

Hello to all:) I believe my horse is insulin resistant! I ran my first metabolic panel this March, input the values into the ECIR calculator and it appears that my boy may be compensated insulin resis

Just wondering if it was possible to get some input on Andy's BCS? Photos from 4/12/21 uploaded to photo folder. -- Chemelle Hillsboro, OR 2019 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Chemelle%20an

I am making progress with Shiraz. She is losing weight and her posture is improving. The photos of her feet show some progress. She was trimmed on March 26th. I uploaded photos to the photo album in m

Hi Dr. Kellon, I hope you are recovering and able to rest. I received the results of Sunny's latest CBC/chem and have uploaded them into his CH. His triglycerides went down from 1096 (Apr 7) to 486 (A

I need to gather some information on diet being fed and response to Invokana. You can post answers on the group or send to me at drkellon@.... What is your horse's breed, weight and body condition sco

I've been cutting the capsules open as Andy no longer eats soaked meals and they do not dissolve. Once they are opened, how long does the Vit E maintain its potency? -- Chemelle Hillsboro, OR 2019 htt

Hi Lavinia, This is my first time posting so we'll see if I got this right. I have everything uploaded and I'm not sure if I need to do anything else in order to request these. Thanks, Toni -- Toni an

The increased triglyceride levels seen in some horses on canagliflozin appears to be unique to this species. It also behaves differently from other hypertriglyceridemia/hyperlipidemia states in ponies

Jalila is losing weight and seems to be sound. She's moving around a lot on her own and I'm wondering when I can start exercising her (walks, groundwork) Her feet are not as bad a shiraz's but we need

Hey all! I have a question(s) regarding the addition of salt to an IR diet (emergency or other). I was already feeding electrolytes (Peak Performance no sugar electrolytes). Do the electrolytes need t

I recently had Bloodwork done on my PPID IR horse and am concerned by the results. Most concerning is his ACTH and Insulin (and resulting ratios). He is only on 1mg Prascend. He has been on as much as

Hi again, I am working on Keila's case history and having some technical difficulty that I am working on and it seems I cannot click on things to upload or add the bloodwork to do the RISQ table. Corn

Hi everyone, I will be moving to San Diego soon and I'm looking for good boarding options. I know there are a few board members in the area, so I wanted to post in case anyone had suggestions. I need

How do I “add rows” to blood work results? Betty A -- Betty A NE GA 2019

Hello, Andy is scheduled for bloodwork 4/15, to include triglycerides. He is on 300 mg/day. His insulin has remained much higher than I would like but has been tested during colder temps. He seems sou