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/

Hi group, Has there been any reports of seizure activity as a presenting sign of PPID? A friend's 15yo TB has had three generalized seizures in the past year, normal neuro exam, normal CBC/Chem and sk

I’ve looked at numerous older posts and find different numbers in my search for data so I can create a spreadsheet for 1 pound of hay = x pounds of _____. I want to start with TCTBC, beet pulp, alfalf

Hi, my horse Woody is still sore from a trim, he is hard to get boots that fit and I’m still working on that. He has one front foot more assymtrical and since I’ve been trying to get him comfortable i

For several reasons lab results for insulin have come from different labs. for my horse Phoenix: 2018 Antech 90.00 uU/mL Range 00 - 42 " " 68 " " 2019 " 51 " " 2020 " 85 " " 2021 " 81 " " 2022 Idex 39

Hi Jackie, You will be receiving signature and case history instructions from our mods shortly, and although you have been a member for some time, we thought it best to send you a new member welcome m

I understand if your horse is on pergolide then chastetreeberry is not recommended for shedding out due to possible interference (diminishing the effectiveness of pergolide). Are there other supplemen

Update on Schimpie’s exam at New Bolten Center for her exercise intolerance…after a complete lameness and sport horse medicine work up a BAL and scope were done which revealed mild equine asthma, as w