I have uploaded the same hay analysis in both Ryn and Mouse's case history. I think I did it correctly but not sure. This was a small first cutting and the hay did not have any time to cure before tes

Is June an appropriate month to perform ACTH testing or have I missed the Spring window? -- Marilyn and Sam Mason,MI 2022

I have an IR Rocky Mountain gelding. I know that warm season grass hay (Bermuda or Teff) is better for these guys, but it is very hard to get here in Kentucky where the Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, Fesc

The vet did blood work on Micah and said she was slightly anemic. When I asked what caused the anemia, he said, "Low red blood cells can be caused by parasitism, bleeding, or inadequate production of

Good evening. My boy with IR/former founder is doing great. Sound. Insulin regulated - still on Metformin. In work and performing better and better. But after years of his familiar supplements...he ha

Another day… not improving at all… Vandy has been on Phyto-Quench since June 5 - that’s 5 days now. No improvement. In fact, she can hardly walk. Her legs shake when she tries. She has NEVER been this

I had my brother in law update Scouts case history since I only have an iPad and no tech experience at all. When I tap on the case history link or photos it just gets covered with a blue box and won’t

A couple of years ago when I had an injured knee and subsequent knee surgery, Porter got fat. We tested him and his inuslin was high normal. After I recovered and resumed normal riding (plus lunging f

Hi All, I’ll be uploading a case history for Mr. Beefy (31 year old QH) in a few days. He tested positive for PPID with a TRH stim test 2 weeks ago. He is already looking better after just two weeks o

Good morning! I am looking for suggestions on weighing hay. What kind of scale are you using? Do you have some kind of sling to put the hay in? Just looking for ideas and hacks. Thanks -- Kristie, Sie

Hi Dr Kellon, Scout has been on the 110mg dosage of invokana since May 27 after the previous blood results showed that the 75mg dose was too low. 5/26– insulin 184. triglycerides 129. ACTH 37.5 New bl

There is a local pharmacy with a compounding pharmacist, is it not recommended to get the cp this way? Is it just that it is cheaper to use an online pharmacy, or would the pergolide not be safe at th

Chicy is still at the equine maternity hospital. I was told due to her plancentitis she would probably foal early. But when I took her on May 9 they did an US and said she was all clear and active bab

Can my IR mare have flax? -- Marie Eason Grayling, Mich 2020

Flea started Invokana on Monday. My vet drew blood to get insulin, ACTH, and do a CBC profile before his first dose. The insulin came back at 270, I don't have the other results just yet. She returned

Hi I have just completed my case history including blood work. We are on day 57 of the laminitis episode and he is doing much better but I am not sure what I need to do now. He is walking much better

Oden's insulin is 93 ulU/ml despite a good diet and decent (light) exercise. I have started him on Metformin. I find Metformin extremely difficult to work with. I know Oden is in the danger zone for a

In the second week of May, I noticed a very large lump on Merlin's right elbow extending into shoulder (olecranon bursitis) I sent photos to vet who recommended ice and bute. I had given him one dose

Hello, I’m a new member. I am looking for advice on the best course of action for my 17 year old half Arabian gelding. *** XRAY PHOTOS IN PROFILE PICTURE*** X-rays were done in April and both front fe

Cayuse is out of Cloud boots at the moment. I watched her weight shifting her fores for the past several days and suspect she has pain at the back of the hoof - she was swaying and shifting and altern