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Pergolide dosage 23 messages
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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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Advise on newest X-rays
Good afternoon, It has been one year since Nira developed laminitis and was subsequently diagnosed IR and PPID (through TRH stim testing). I have been MIA since July, but things have gone pretty smoot
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Good afternoon, It has been one year since Nira developed laminitis and was subsequently diagnosed IR and PPID (through TRH stim testing). I have been MIA since July, but things have gone pretty smoot
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Lisa
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Vinnie, Metformin & Tryglicerides 13 messages
Hi Dr Kellon, We started Vinnie on Metformin Wed Jan 18th, and I was curious about metformin's mode of action and if there is any concern using it while Vinnie's tryglicerides are elevated. We are pro
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Hi Dr Kellon, We started Vinnie on Metformin Wed Jan 18th, and I was curious about metformin's mode of action and if there is any concern using it while Vinnie's tryglicerides are elevated. We are pro
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Nancy & Vinnie & Summer
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PPID vs IR Diet Requirements 12 messages
Since it now appears as if Buddy is not IR, but is PPID and really needs to gain weight, I have a couple questions about diet... - What does that mean in terms of how strict the ESC and starch percent
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Since it now appears as if Buddy is not IR, but is PPID and really needs to gain weight, I have a couple questions about diet... - What does that mean in terms of how strict the ESC and starch percent
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Bossmare781@...
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Should I encourage more movement? 35 messages
Quest is starting to move a little more easily. Her boots fit and I open her stable door so she can walk around the yard. I am hoping the movement will help her heal, and move on any abscess she may h
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Quest is starting to move a little more easily. Her boots fit and I open her stable door so she can walk around the yard. I am hoping the movement will help her heal, and move on any abscess she may h
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Carly
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Lavinia Marks up advise Please 6 messages
I have uploaded new photos today. The Farrier was out yesterday and these photos were taken AFTER the trim. Nothing has been done to them since. She wanted to mention "on the front soles, she didn't m
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I have uploaded new photos today. The Farrier was out yesterday and these photos were taken AFTER the trim. Nothing has been done to them since. She wanted to mention "on the front soles, she didn't m
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Amy
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Recurrent laminitis/founder, minerals, dosing 6 messages
Hello, first post here. We are in need of advice with our mare. The case history has the full story, but right now she is recovering from a subsolar abscess in the hoof (RF) which refoundered (rotatio
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Hello, first post here. We are in need of advice with our mare. The case history has the full story, but right now she is recovering from a subsolar abscess in the hoof (RF) which refoundered (rotatio
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AnneCat
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Salta passed 18 messages
Salta, my beloved mare was put to sleep after massive epilepsy attack and subsequent fatal spinal injury at age 25. Thank you for your support, thanks to this group, Salta was able to live a full life
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Salta, my beloved mare was put to sleep after massive epilepsy attack and subsequent fatal spinal injury at age 25. Thank you for your support, thanks to this group, Salta was able to live a full life
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Danielka
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Dosing for Jiaogulan 8 messages
I was reading again thru the comments on jiaogulan for Mouse. Do we still go thru Dr. Kellon for dosing or follow instructions on the Uckele bag? We have not done bloodwork this month as am hoping for
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I was reading again thru the comments on jiaogulan for Mouse. Do we still go thru Dr. Kellon for dosing or follow instructions on the Uckele bag? We have not done bloodwork this month as am hoping for
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Kimberly
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Prascend dose on test day 3 messages
Woody is on a routine where he gets APF at a certain time followed by his Prascend dose, also at a certain time. His ACTH is being tested today at around or just after the same time. Should I hold off
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Woody is on a routine where he gets APF at a certain time followed by his Prascend dose, also at a certain time. His ACTH is being tested today at around or just after the same time. Should I hold off
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Chris Hanson
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Devils Claw palatability 5 messages
If I need to give 1 tablespoon of devils claw powder extract with each meal, will my horse think this is unpalatable? I dont want him to go off feed. He is eating all supplements well now. Should I gi
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If I need to give 1 tablespoon of devils claw powder extract with each meal, will my horse think this is unpalatable? I dont want him to go off feed. He is eating all supplements well now. Should I gi
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Anna.warzecha4@...
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Pergolide dosage poll 2 3 messages
#poll-notice
A new poll has been created: What is the highest dosage of pergolide you have used with no complications other than transient loss of appetite? 1. Up to 2 mg 2. 2+ to 5 mg 3. Over 5 mg Click Here To V
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A new poll has been created: What is the highest dosage of pergolide you have used with no complications other than transient loss of appetite? 1. Up to 2 mg 2. 2+ to 5 mg 3. Over 5 mg Click Here To V
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Eleanor Kellon, VMD
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Dr Kellon, pergolide for insulin regulation 2 messages
Dr Kellon what are your thoughts on using pergolide for elevated insulin? My 16 year old horse is now on 1 mg of pergolide and her insulin level came down from 170 to 50 ulU/mL. She had been on .5mg p
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Dr Kellon what are your thoughts on using pergolide for elevated insulin? My 16 year old horse is now on 1 mg of pergolide and her insulin level came down from 170 to 50 ulU/mL. She had been on .5mg p
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Lesley Bludworth
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Laminitis Flare Up 3 messages
Hello Friends, My Arabian gelding had an episode of laminitis this past fall which ultimately resulted in an IR diagnosis. Right now he is getting California Trace Plus Triple Crown Essential Omega Bl
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Hello Friends, My Arabian gelding had an episode of laminitis this past fall which ultimately resulted in an IR diagnosis. Right now he is getting California Trace Plus Triple Crown Essential Omega Bl
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@Jjennings89
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Ppid help
Hello, My welsh d x pony at age of 10 was diagnosed following a severe case of lamintis with cushings/IR and was started on 1 prascend daily. 3 years on her regularly bloodworm show that her cushings
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Hello, My welsh d x pony at age of 10 was diagnosed following a severe case of lamintis with cushings/IR and was started on 1 prascend daily. 3 years on her regularly bloodworm show that her cushings
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sharon-anne Johmson
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Additional Information -- Laminitis Treatment Roadmap 2 messages
I share today what is ECIR's Monday FB meme. You may be at the point where this info is beneficial. This proceeding is a step-by-step review of what to do to help your equine with laminitis. Worth the
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I share today what is ECIR's Monday FB meme. You may be at the point where this info is beneficial. This proceeding is a step-by-step review of what to do to help your equine with laminitis. Worth the
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Nancy C
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Cold and laminitis 7 messages
Dot was recovering well until we got deep snow about a month ago. We also have 2 days of single digit temps now. The cold is clearly affecting his comfort. He goes out with Cloud boots, wool socks, fl
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Dot was recovering well until we got deep snow about a month ago. We also have 2 days of single digit temps now. The cold is clearly affecting his comfort. He goes out with Cloud boots, wool socks, fl
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Nancy & Dot
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Complicated Laminitis episode 2 messages
My 21 yr old Hanoverian who has been IR for about 6 or 7 years, but managed successfully previously, developed lamintis in both front feet after a cold snap, a rear leg injury and subsequent injection
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My 21 yr old Hanoverian who has been IR for about 6 or 7 years, but managed successfully previously, developed lamintis in both front feet after a cold snap, a rear leg injury and subsequent injection
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Debiv
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when to increase devils claw 3 messages
Thank you for answering my many questions about devil's claw. I have received great info about a starting dose of devil's claw extract (2500mg 2x daily) or straight devils claw (10,000 mg 2x daily). T
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Thank you for answering my many questions about devil's claw. I have received great info about a starting dose of devil's claw extract (2500mg 2x daily) or straight devils claw (10,000 mg 2x daily). T
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Anna.warzecha4@...
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Flea again - Invokana questions 53 messages
After Flea's last hiccup, I did what Dr. Kellon suggested and dewormed him. I also increased his Prascend to 3 mg/day. He slowly rebounded and was doing well, then we had an unusual warm spell and he
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After Flea's last hiccup, I did what Dr. Kellon suggested and dewormed him. I also increased his Prascend to 3 mg/day. He slowly rebounded and was doing well, then we had an unusual warm spell and he
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Jennifer Murphy
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