I am leaving this here and not writing much (my back is twinging).
Just under two weeks ago, Tiddles’ resting insulin level was reported by the labs at over 300 (off the charts, apparently) with the recommendation to change his diet pronto. I was shocked and very upset for Tiddles. I was trying my very best so why was it all going wrong?
So, I stopped all his food supplements, even his daily painkillers because just about everything I thought was helping him to defeat his laminitis was in fact contributing towards it. I did a deep dive on what he was eating and found there were hidden ingredients everywhere of alfalfa, grain, sugar, disguised with many names, despite stamps of approval from authorities that should know better.
We have gone back to basics. Less is more, is my new motto and today, I received Tiddles’ latest blood test results – from 300 down to 14.5, which my vet said was considered normal. I can’t begin to say just how relieved I am and, as you may be aware, the difference in Tiddles in immense.
It doesn’t mean Tiddles stops having Equine Metabolic Syndrome, it just means it is under control and he has the potential for it if he eats the wrong food.
Yay, Tiddles!
A baby photo, because he was so cute.
Hurray! Go Tiddles!
And well done you, for spending the time and money, sheer effort and love to get things right for all your animals.
Thank you. It’s been hell for us all.
And a huge YAY to you too.
Hurrah to Tiddles and Mum for figuring it all out!
Well done !! That’s some drop in those levels. No doubt Tiddles feels so much better and now so do you. Fantastic news.
Wonderful news and WELL DONE!
I have a suspicion that the same sort of thing goes on with many human foods too. I am very sensitive to artificial additives and when I get certain reactions I know there has been something wrong in my food.
By the way, Tiddles’ baby photo is heart meltingly cute.
So over the moon happy to hear this good news!!!!!
Yay, Tiddles & yay to you! That is majorly impressive! Taking care of 4 footer’s diets is so difficult; we are forever making adjustment.
The back! As a fellow back sufferer, I hear you loud & clear. As it is Valentine’s Day, the sweetest gift I can give is the hope that 2025 has few days in which your back will make itself present. A year of a happy spine would be a great relief, wouldn’t it?
Again good for you & Tiddles!
What I wouldn’t give not to be in spinal pain……
Hooray for you and Tiddles! That is fantastic. And his baby picture is adorable.
Fantastic, Frances! Well done – what you’ve learned from this will be of benefit to all the ponies/ I hope you’re treating yourself to a few glasses of wine and some chocolate!
Well said
Rah for Tiddles!
I am so glad that Tiddles is doing better. And he is still so adorable!
Well done! Hurrah for Tiddles and for you!!!
He is adorable.
Hope you are feeling better soon.
I am so happy you got such great news.