Hello all, I'm not sure how to link to the last thread on Rico, it was in August. Based on his blood work then and my strict management, the advice here and from my vet, we decided to try him on Metfo

Hi, We have moved to Prescott, AZ from Washington state. I had bought from one farmer the last 24 yrs a very consistent low sugar&starch orchard grass hay. My three morgans are, of course, insular res

Reading through all the information, my understanding is that part of the essential supplements are Vitamin E, ground Flaxseed, Magnesium and salt. Is there any supplement that has these together? I a

Hello, I am requesting assistance for what the correct process is to up load hay analysis and assist with the interpretation of where to look for what is safe or not. I read the how to interpret your

Yes, the 441 iron is a big concern. You should retest the hay after either vigorously shaking a flake and/or dunking a flake several times to see how the iron changes. Do whatever you will be able to

I'd like to start jiaogulan, but have concerns about its interactions with other nutraceuticals and medications. I don't want to be in an emergency situation and not be able to safely provide NSAIDs a

I got the results back from Cornell for blood taken on September 26. ACTH-54.7 Insulin- over 200 Triglycerides- 104 Current medication- 8mg pergolide(7mg c.p. Capsule. 1 mg prascend) 120mg Invokana. L

I am having a horrible time with my old gelding. I have JUST started the Cushings/IR course (August 2022) but have been reading through this group trying to make sense of everything. It is a lot of in

I've been looking for source of soybean hulls/pellets to use as mash for Apollo to give his Metformin. I live in a rural area with lots of dairy cattle, corn and soybean fields and didn't think this w

1) Go to this link to amend your auto-signature: https://ecir.groups.io/g/main/editsub 2) Look at the bottom of that page for the window with your signature. Add https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/a

I added my hay analysis to my profile, but I am not sure how to interpret it. I need to update Clover's images for both body and feet which I will do this weekend. I am also going to schedule to get h

Hi Sherry, Insulin is 30.04 and glucose is 95. She was prescribed Thyro-L in June 2021; the vet I had at the time said it would jump start her weight loss. That vet visit was because Bella had been tu

Hi Group! Last year after a severe bout of laminitis in March (2020) I joined the group, got my pony on a supurb diet thanks to all the advise, and enjoyed a great summer full of riding. Last November

Vet checked Apollo's mouth today using speculum after giving IV sedation. Didn't see evidence of ulcers/irritation. Had minor sharp points on some teeth which were floated with Dremel tool. Also asked

Hi Dr Kellon, Attached is the two new hay tests https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Nancy%20and%20Vinnie/Hay%20Analysis/EQ152979-1.pdf My old hay was 9.9 esc +starch, considering Vinnie's chall

Dear all, Exercise is the key point in managing IR/EMS horses. But how do you managed exercise by eldery horses? My pony is now 29 y.o. and has lost a lot of energy this summer during the unusual heat

Hi can someone enter my screenshot of Scouts bloodwork results if I email them to a mod? Thank you. -- Suzy in Fl 2020 Scout Case History: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Suzy%20and%20Scout

Dear all, Do you have any experience with feeding AAKG to increase the nitric oxide production in the leaver and so help the blood circulation in the hoof when the temperature drop behind 2 degrees? D

A couple more questions for the group, please. I've uploaded another round of photos from before and after Zahr's most recent trim on Monday the 29th, continuing to follow mark-ups. This trim didn't g

I've seen everyone's comments, including about customer service, and that is certainly a valid consideration. However, I would like to ask everyone using compounded pergolide from any pharmacy to ask