Hi Paula, Can you tell me more about BET labs. Darby is not doing well right now, I had wondered about giving her chromium. Yesterday she started looking sore so I have started soaking her feet in eps

Hi, I emphatically urge any of you dealing with founder, laminitis, navicular or any other hoof problems to check out the egroup naturalhorsetrim. The founder of this group Gretchen Fathauer has a

Hi everyone, Well we took my mare Star off of the bute she has been on for 3 weeks (doctor's orders) and within two days she was limping again. The vet thought it might just be imflammation and stress

I usually have a talk with each new vet about how I feel about my horses, their life and the end for them. I think for me anyway it's best to do this in a non-emergencey situation. It's not being

My Vet recommended against it as one risk is Laminitis/Founder - he preferred to just treat with Permax rather than risk it ,as my horse Jazz had already foundered ( if you haven't been down that road

Susan — My vet has not yet received Bug's test results from BET Labs. I did speak with her briefly on Wednesday, and relayed the advice I had been given by one of their technicians. Her response was

She might let me pad her feet like that, I'm not sure. I few years ago I was boarding and I don't know how it happened but she got 2 legs caught in a mower, cut them up pretty bad. I was on my way

Hello Kay in AK, Your post about knowing that sometimes these things are not fixable brought the tears that have been trying to break forth all day. I'm new to this Cushings merry-go-round. In May I

----------- Kay , BET labs claims that they *CAN* tell from their Cushings Panel( only $75.00 all inclusive- NO RISK) whether or not you need to increase your dose of meds- they have you draw 2 sample

I have just joined this group and would like to get some help in finding and inexpensive source of cyproheptadine if anyone knows one. I have been buying it online for 11 cents a pill. I give 30 tw

Big Hugs! It can be so frustrating dealing with Cushings. Sometimes I stare at my old girl and think "maybe I should just end it for her.." I know that sounds terrible but it is just overwhelming some

I also was interested in ABC's Cushings supplement but gave up as there were too many hoops to jump through and combined with all the other expenses it was just one more over the edge. I am glad to he

Linda- My old girl cannot stand being shut in a barn either. Past memories of cruelty. I am so glad that your girl found you. You have a wonderful friend as does she. The Great Spirit must have smiled

Help! How can I identify the possibility of an abscess? What signs should I look for? The last time Star had one it was in the wall and very visible. Now with this lameness I don't know what to think.

It seems like everyone goes to such pain to feed medications and supplements. I know I did until recently. My Cushing's gelding is on multiple items, and I was so worried he'd drop or miss something

Those of you with foundered horses or horses whose hooves abcess easily might want to check out Sabre Sneakers for horses. They are used for treatment and protection, are long-wearing and stay on.

Hi, I have just posted a link to Gretchen Fathauers site "Treating Founder(Chronic Laminitis) without Horseshoes". Check it out. Mary

I have a question to anyone using thyroid supplements. I just started my guy on Eudaemonics thyroid powder a few days ago (1T/day). I know some of you saw results in a few days. When did the rest o

Kay - I don't think anyone would blame you for calling it quits. Especially Domino. It sounds like you've gone to heroic measures to not only save him, but to give him a good and happy home. There

Thanks to all of you for your posts concerning my frustration with this awful disease. Today, after 3 days of decreasing bute, Amiga was trotting again. I guess I'm going to have to get a grip on my