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Pergolide dosage
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A poll has been updated: What is the highest dosage of pergolide you have used with no complications other than temporary decrease in appetite. 1. Up to 2 mg 2. 2+ to 5 mg 3. Over 5 mg Click Here To V
A poll has been updated: What is the highest dosage of pergolide you have used with no complications other than temporary decrease in appetite. 1. Up to 2 mg 2. 2+ to 5 mg 3. Over 5 mg Click Here To Vote: https://ECIR.groups.io/g/main/vote?pollid=33937
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
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Do Timothy balance cubes fit in the Amazing Grazer and 10" Nose It?
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Looking for ways to slow down the ingestion of the Timothy Balance Cubes. I know pellets quickly pour out of the Amazing Grazer, wasn't sure about the Timothy Balance Cubes in either of those interact
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Looking for ways to slow down the ingestion of the Timothy Balance Cubes. I know pellets quickly pour out of the Amazing Grazer, wasn't sure about the Timothy Balance Cubes in either of those interact
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AC Diehl
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History Added
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I started this post and I don't know whether it posted or was discarded, but it has disappeared from my computer. I am sorry, I will try again. History on "The Promise Terrwyn" (Sabina) is now posted.
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I started this post and I don't know whether it posted or was discarded, but it has disappeared from my computer. I am sorry, I will try again. History on "The Promise Terrwyn" (Sabina) is now posted.
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Carey L Floyd
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Hay analysis 2023
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My hay analysis (wet chem from Dairy One) is 10.6 (esc plus starch) for one field and 11 for the second field. Do I soak all hay? Soak only the 11? Can I not soak if she is getting a lot of exercise (
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My hay analysis (wet chem from Dairy One) is 10.6 (esc plus starch) for one field and 11 for the second field. Do I soak all hay? Soak only the 11? Can I not soak if she is getting a lot of exercise (
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Sue Neidlinger
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Cadet update--insulin back up, second try
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Hello, On 5/31/23, I rechecked Cadet's labs about a week after a hay change. The new hay is higher in DE (0.96 Mcal/lb vs 0.85 Mcal/lb) and HC (7.8% vs 4.7%), but lower in CP (9.6% vs 12.7%). He may h
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Hello, On 5/31/23, I rechecked Cadet's labs about a week after a hay change. The new hay is higher in DE (0.96 Mcal/lb vs 0.85 Mcal/lb) and HC (7.8% vs 4.7%), but lower in CP (9.6% vs 12.7%). He may h
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riggslippert@...
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New (old Member) introduction
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I recently migrated my email from Yahoo to Gmail. I was a member on the old Yahoo groups when I had a Cushings mare (Aur Magic Moment) who passed from cancer, probably lymphoma; that was 2011 thereabo
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I recently migrated my email from Yahoo to Gmail. I was a member on the old Yahoo groups when I had a Cushings mare (Aur Magic Moment) who passed from cancer, probably lymphoma; that was 2011 thereabo
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Donna J Bredbenner
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Updated insulin test results
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Hausti's insulin report came back today. Over 200 again, up from 126 last test. My vet is coming Thursday to do another test that will show Cushings where the other test didn't. She will explain more
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Hausti's insulin report came back today. Over 200 again, up from 126 last test. My vet is coming Thursday to do another test that will show Cushings where the other test didn't. She will explain more
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Thurstonjs@...
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Flea on Steglatro - latest results
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Flea's case history is updated and his insulin remains high on Steglatro. Getting the results from BET was frustrating as my vet didn't receive them until yesterday (bloodwork done 5/15), but it's ama
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Flea's case history is updated and his insulin remains high on Steglatro. Getting the results from BET was frustrating as my vet didn't receive them until yesterday (bloodwork done 5/15), but it's ama
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Jennifer Murphy
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Vaccines and reactions
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Hi, I have taken Dr Kellon's short course on vaccines which was very helpful. As vaccine reaction was a recent topic I am hoping I may ask these questions here as I have reviewed the messages on the E
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Hi, I have taken Dr Kellon's short course on vaccines which was very helpful. As vaccine reaction was a recent topic I am hoping I may ask these questions here as I have reviewed the messages on the E
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Tonya Bruno
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Horse is PPID, has hyperthyroidism, and now EMS?
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Hi, Brief history since not all his old history has been updated to new case history. He was diagnoised with PPID, and in July diagnoised with Hyperthyroidism. Have spent almost a year trying to get h
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Hi, Brief history since not all his old history has been updated to new case history. He was diagnoised with PPID, and in July diagnoised with Hyperthyroidism. Have spent almost a year trying to get h
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Liz7033@...
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Beet pulp suggestions for PPID
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Hi all, My horse was just diagnosed with PPID and navicular. It has been quite overwhelming the last few weeks for me. I have been feeding him beet pulp for his weight and I just bought some Triple Cr
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Hi all, My horse was just diagnosed with PPID and navicular. It has been quite overwhelming the last few weeks for me. I have been feeding him beet pulp for his weight and I just bought some Triple Cr
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Laura River
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Current trearment for high insulin
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Good evening, A 8 yo PRE mare has arrived to me for nutritional help. Her insulin is at 133 uUI after adjusting the ration and soaked hay. She had a former episode of laminitis, then became comfortabl
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Good evening, A 8 yo PRE mare has arrived to me for nutritional help. Her insulin is at 133 uUI after adjusting the ration and soaked hay. She had a former episode of laminitis, then became comfortabl
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Maria Duran
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Retested ACTH for Olaf
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I recently had Olaf retested for ACTH and insulin. I’m May, he tested at 667 ACTH and 38.94 insulin. I had him retested last week because the test in May was right after we lost his companion Bandit a
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I recently had Olaf retested for ACTH and insulin. I’m May, he tested at 667 ACTH and 38.94 insulin. I had him retested last week because the test in May was right after we lost his companion Bandit a
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Cecile Johnson
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ACTH test vs TRH Stim test
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Is it possible that my horse could test as well controlled on ACTH, currently on 1 mg of Prascend yet he is exhibiting symptoms of lethargy, stiffness, weight loss,and slow shedding patches, in additi
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Is it possible that my horse could test as well controlled on ACTH, currently on 1 mg of Prascend yet he is exhibiting symptoms of lethargy, stiffness, weight loss,and slow shedding patches, in additi
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Nancy Kitchen
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Pasture Board for possible IR PPID horse
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--Hello all- New Member post. I need urgent help to determine the best housing for my horse. My barn is closing and boarding is scarce. I’m supposed to decide TODAY on a stable that has 45 acres of pa
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--Hello all- New Member post. I need urgent help to determine the best housing for my horse. My barn is closing and boarding is scarce. I’m supposed to decide TODAY on a stable that has 45 acres of pa
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tammy donaldson
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Prascend Intolerance
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My 20 year old gelding with PPID only was doing nicely on 1/2 mg but we had to increase him to 1 mg in October when his ACTH went up to 55 (reference 2-30). I did it super slow because he doesn't tole
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My 20 year old gelding with PPID only was doing nicely on 1/2 mg but we had to increase him to 1 mg in October when his ACTH went up to 55 (reference 2-30). I did it super slow because he doesn't tole
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Angie
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*Updated Bloodwork*
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I’m waiting results on a non fasted insulin & glucose for my 8yr old Frieisan gelding( no previous history of EMS, in good weight /body condition, in light ridden work/exercised 3-5 days week) he was
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I’m waiting results on a non fasted insulin & glucose for my 8yr old Frieisan gelding( no previous history of EMS, in good weight /body condition, in light ridden work/exercised 3-5 days week) he was
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Michele Goldberg
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Minnesota pergolide restriction
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Hi All, I live in Minnesota and it is apparently one of the states that it is illegal for my vet to prescribe compounded pergolide if Prascend is available. Im currently up to $8. per day using the Pr
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Hi All, I live in Minnesota and it is apparently one of the states that it is illegal for my vet to prescribe compounded pergolide if Prascend is available. Im currently up to $8. per day using the Pr
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Jeanne Q
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Cypro vs. Pergolide
Carla - I too have had a terrible time obtaining Cyproheptadine at a reasonable price. Sometimes, you can't get it at any price, and I hate to leave my horse, Bug, without for even a short time. Right
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Carla - I too have had a terrible time obtaining Cyproheptadine at a reasonable price. Sometimes, you can't get it at any price, and I hate to leave my horse, Bug, without for even a short time. Right
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glorye@...
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Digest Number 10
I've never checked Bug's insulin. Does the vet do that, or can you test blood sugar as you would in a human diabetic? As for life span with Cushings, I've always heard that the horse or pony is much m
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I've never checked Bug's insulin. Does the vet do that, or can you test blood sugar as you would in a human diabetic? As for life span with Cushings, I've always heard that the horse or pony is much m
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glorye@...
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