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

shipped monday.. arrived tuesday 12 noon. from AZ to San Diego.. I paid $30.00 additional for next day on ice... tons of ice in a large box for 60 capsules.. arrived all ice frozen.. etc.. so... good

Hi, Bella's insulin and glucose came back in normal ranges, but ACTH is 58.9. She is on 1 Prascend a day and I started Jiaogulin a few weeks ago. Last year's vet had me start her on Thyro-L which she

How critically important is it to soak hay for metabolic horse? I am working myself to death soaking enough hay, loading nets for 2 horses, since they are turned out together. If I have my EMS mare’s

Hello everyone I just joined the group and uploaded my case history. Looking for advice going forward.Already contacted Kathleen Gustason to balance my hay.Looking to simplify my routine. My horse Tak

Hello ~ This is my first post. My horse Chinook has EMS and was diagnosed in May 27, 2022 with laminitis and founder in his LF hoof. I have implemented the recommended diet and thankfully he’s doing v

I want to stop Jiaogulan if 6 weeks is enough time to work it’s magic mobilizing abscesses. Cayuse grows hoof quickly, and my trimmer can’t come more often than every 4 weeks. I dub the toes, but by w

Aloha I just read a post that seemed to indicate that Jiaogulan may promote faster hoof growth. Is this correct? And if so are there other supplements that may act the same way? I have Luluka on Uckel

Just redrew labs (9.27, results 10.1) to see if our current med levels are maintaining good values for my herd after peak of rise. In particular, I’m wondering if I should: 1. Increase Pergolide for m

Hello All, I have followed for some time - I am a grad of several of Dr Kellon's classes and manage a boarding facility geared toward horses with metabolic conditions. I currently have 4 PPID equines

Hi, My 24 yo IR gelding has a chronic yeast infection in his sheath for over two years now. One vet recommended Monistat. That only helped temporarily. Cleaning his sheath out with coconut oil gives h

Bloodwork done 09-14-2022. Not sure why whole panel done but maybe less expensive than individual tests through Cornell. Blood sample obtained 5 hours after nighttime fast ended. Fed dry grass hay unt

Mouse and Ryn both had bloodwork done on 9/27/22. I will post in case history photo file. Their insulin is still high. Mouse Glucose: 92 Insulin 65.15 Ryn Glucose: 99 Insulin 61.52. Neither have been

Could you please advise me on what is safe for a metabolic horse to take for infection. My horse has an infection and needs antibiotics. The vet came and did blood work. The SAA was 690 so she would l