Bloodwork from October 2022 available ACTH very high PPID (?) -- Stacey & Baron Terrace BC 2022 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Stacey%20and%20Baron https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/alb

My horse was just seen by a new vet and she suggested testing for IR, he’s a little over weight. wondering if 10.7 (ESC+Starch) is too high? Should I start soaking it? Should have the test results bac

Thank you to all the volunteers who generously give of your time and knowledge! My horse is free leased and while I updated the case history I don't have details on the supplements/feed, i.e. amounts.

Tater's updated bloodwork has come in from Cornell and I finally got around to updating his case history. Notable updates: * We took him off Previcox on Monday because he was trotting and bucking in h

Have any of you found a positive for ketones on your urine dipstick tests? -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com ( http://www.drkellon.com ) ( http://www.drkellon.com ) * * EC Owner 2001

hello, please tell me how to search files/archives. is myristol safe for the IR horse? thank you. daisy, tiko, whisper -- -- Daisy, Tiko and Whisper CO, April 2019 Case History: https://ecir.groups.io

I spent so much time getting ready to start Rusty on Prascend, fed APF for three days, then this morning I carefully put the whole 1.0 dose on top of his supplement mix and carefully watched to see th

I have uploaded a recent photo of Superman. According to the weigh tape he has gained about 20 lbs. He is for sure getting 19lbs of a hay a day plus what he eats when turned out. He's got a bit of a w

Hello, Please help me clear up some confusion about September bloodwork. I understand that ACTH can be elevated seasonally. The two main questions are: 1. how much elevation is within a normal fluctua

If the horse is no longer in pain should I continue feeding this supplement? -- Nancy O, Colorado, 2022 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nancy%20and%20Dot https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistor

Good day Jewel has developed a case of cow patty like manure in the last 9 days. Initially there was lots of expulsion of free fecal water during and after her movements for5 or so days but now manure

Midnight and Stara used to grow beautiful winter coats, before they got Cushings. When they became PPID and before starting Pergolide, their coats would grow at the wrong time and they carried them th

18 yo 13h welsh pony - Diagnosed PPID 11/10 - Began 1/2 tab Prascend 11/11. ACTH 230-something. Does not look like insulin or thyroid were checked. Glucose very mildly elevated. All other labs WNL. Di

Hello all, I have not updated CH as all things to influence are in flux - in the middle of diet change for new hay balance (K. Gustafson), Test results just in today and this Calculation scares me. Bl

Hi Dr Kellon, I have been pondering if Vinnie needs a pergolide increase because of the amount of water he is drinking and his urine output, or if this is just expected with Invokana? He is drinking a

Hi all - Question for you on the timing of Rico's blood draw - it is scheduled for next Monday, November 29th.....but based on recent messages posted here, I wanted to ask if it would be both better f

My vet asked that I work with a nutritionist to adjust Mouse and Ryn's feeding protocols. It has been recommended that they are either on grass or free choice hay (10-12% NSC) 3 cups of Cool Stance, 2

Dr. Kellon, I would really appreciate your input. Dakota's insulin was 114 on October 5, 2022 and the vet prescribed Metformin. His blood work three weeks after starting Metformin (on November 9, 2022

18 yo 13h welsh pony - Diagnosed PPID 11/10 - Began 1/2 tab Prascend 11/11. ACTH 230-something. Does not look like insulin or thyroid were checked. Glucose very mildly elevated. All other labs WNL. Di

Hi. Can a pony get well from winter laminites or is this a prblem that will come back every winter? And will it cause rotation in the same way Laminites does? -- Hilde Norway https://ecir.groups.io/g/