Gunner's TRH stimulation test is positive for PPID. His baseline ACTH is normal. I remember seeing a post by Dr. Kellon about figuring out a Pergolide dosage for horses with normal baseline ACTH but I

Apologies for multiple posts but I did the TRH stimulation test for both of my horses, and I'm afraid things can get mixed up. Atticus's TRH stimulation test was negative for PPID, but there was a bli

Hi all, I will start again because I think my last question got lost. No worries. I have Devil's Claw powder in hand. I know the correct starting dosage. Andy is currently on Previcox and I want to tr

I recall reading that it is ok to give Bute to a horse on Pergolide. My horse needs 1 gm in the AM and another in the PM which is when I generally administer her Pergolide. How far apart should I spac

Is DAC yucca 5 way safe to give my gelding with cushings? If not what are some other recommendations for arthritis pain? -- Dawn Bethel in Florida 2021

I notice that some of the Triple Crown Timothy Balance Cubes are greener than others. I’ve called Triple Crown to ask if they’ve been tested for Vitamin A, and they said no. Dr. K, do those of us feed

What compounding pharmacies do people use? I have searched the ecir messages and haven’t found a list.

Hi! How many 1000mg pills each day should i give a 200kg shetlandpony? -- Hilde Norway https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=273158

Hi. My vet said that i should give my pony with cushings and cronic laminites mineral supplement. I was recomended a spesific product. As i have mentioned earlier here, my pony got laminites again. Af

Is Hemp Joint Support okay for IR/PPID Horses? If not, what might be good for Rusty’s older-horse stiffness which shows up at trimming time? https://www.uckele.com/hemp-joint-support-2lb-bag.html -- L

Hello~ My horse, Harry, is very hairy😅. He has Cushing and is 21. He is in a stall in winter at night and out all the time during nice weather, He refuses in Wisconsin, so can get very hot during the

Ok I just got the Metformin from my vet. They’re 1000 mg tablets. She said to give 15 tablets twice a day. I thought I had read here the ECIR group that They should get 30 mg twice a day. Before I giv

Hi, thanks for accepting me to the group. I have some questions about the best maintenance for my pony Sox recovering from laminitis. He came down with it over winter, he is stabled and turnout out in

I can't readily find this info in the files or messages. What would be recommended as a starting dose for a ~540 lb pony? We have Devil's Claw root powder from Basic Equine Nutrition. Container says 1

A reminder for mares with insulin issues, in the northern hemisphere this is the season where ovaries ramp up their activity and in some mares that results in problems with anovulatory follicles/cysts

Good day all, I have a couple questions about our recent blood work. ACTH, Glucose and Leptin were done in February. For some reason when I ask for glucose I forget to ask for insulin and vice-versa,

Hi. I’m preparing for spring labs. Flame is on Invokana & I’m planning on having triglycerides drawn. Do I need to do a BUN & creatinine also? Or was that just for when he started Invokana? -- Beth &

Hi Carol, 1 - yes, we're always interested in reading the research that backs up statements like this so if you can share that link it'd be appreciated. 2 - can you please transfer your signature for

OK! I have powdered Devil's Claw on hand from Bulk Supplements from Amazon (no shipping for me, yeah). I know the correct dosage. Should I split between AM and PM feeding? How should I start? With jus

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