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The Link Between The Gut and The Immune System

• Aug 4, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

The function of the immune system is to protect the body from outside organisms and substances that may harm it....Read more

Posted inEquine, Digestion and Immune

Protecting Horses in Heat Waves

• Jul 26, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

There is no question climate change is here and we and our animals are being subjected to steadily increasing extremes of heat. Managing this is challenging....Read more

Posted inEquine and Electrolytes

Are White Hooves Weaker

• Jul 22, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

It's a common belief that white hooves have more problems but is there any proof?...Read more

Posted inEquine and Hoof Care

How To Feed Donkeys

• Jul 12, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

Interest in keeping donkeys as horse companions is growing. While it's probably true that both species would prefer the company of their own, the fact is they do get along very well once the horse get...Read more

Posted inEquine

Deworming Strategy

• Jul 7, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

Deworming by fecal egg count (FEC) is advocated as a way to avoid overexposure of parasites to deworming drugs. It's important to understand the effect of deworming by FEC is primarily to minimize env...Read more

Posted inEquine, horses and deworming

MMP Enzymes and Laminitis

• Jul 7, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

If you follow news releases and articles about equine laminitis you have surely seen mention of MMP enzymes since the late 1900s....Read more

Posted inHoof Care

Supplementing Electrolytes

• Jun 21, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

Do you know how to supplement electrolytes properly to meet your horse's needs? Probably not.  If you are relying on the manufacturer's recommendations to get it right, the odds are even worse. ...Read more

Posted inEquine, Electrolytes, electrolytes, sodium, potassium and equine electolytes

Do Horses Need Grain?

• Jun 16, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

It is a widely held opinion that horses "need" grain. Horses have been fed grain from at least the time of the Roman Empire, probably for as long as people have eaten grains....Read more

Posted inEquine, Metabolic Support, Vitamins and Minerals, grain, vitamins, minerals and metabolic

Say "No" To Keto

• Jun 10, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

Maybe it is the interest in getting in shape this time of year but I am being asked about keto dieting for horses again. Equine Metabolism is different! I wrote about the keto diet 3 years ago and...Read more

Posted inEquine and Metabolic Support

Understanding Protein Needs

• Jun 2, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

Although most people can quote the percent protein in their feed, and manufacturers make a point of it, this particular piece of information is almost worthless. The horse's protein requirement is in ...Read more

Posted inEquine

What is the best way to supplement electrolytes when horse is given Lasix?

• May 31, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

Question: What is the best way to supplement/provide electrolytes when a horse is given Lasix prior to competition? My vet seemed unsure and said to provide an electrolyte supplement daily at "manufa...Read more

Posted inAsk The Vet, Electrolytes, Equine, electrolytes, Lasix, salt, Lyte-Now Paste and Pro Lyte Pellets

Are these Insulin and aCTH levels acceptable?

• May 20, 2022
• Eleanor Kellon, VMD

Question: I wanted to ask your advice once again about my 18 year old Welsh pony mare who recovered completely from the winter laminitis( I am still giving her jiaogulan daily) I had my vet come out a...Read more

Posted inAsk The Vet, Hoof Care, Metabolic Support and Vitamins and Minerals