Living With Cushing’s Disease
…did everything possible to manage his disease until he was pushing 30. He continued to compete for several years after his diagnosis, was actively ridden into his 20s, and was…
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Cushing’s Disease: A Slow, Silent, Formidable Foe
…sometimes there are no outward signs. Sometimes, the disease is detected on routine blood testing. Getting Lost in a Diagnosis. Laminitis. Fatigue. Abnormal fat deposition. Sound familiar? That’s because other…
Horse Ulcer Questions
…it’s such an important topic that many horse enthusiasts don’t know about. There is a distinction between gastric ulcers and hindgut ulcers with diagnosis (more difficult with hindgut ulcers) and…
Ticked Off At Lyme Disease in Horses
…days to transmit the disease-causing organism. A quick daily check could save your horse from this illness and you from some expensive veterinary care. DIAGNOSIS. This can be tricky.? Over…
Cushing’s Disease in Horses
…puzzle. It took a second opinion, a diagnosis of Cushing’s disease, and aggressive care to save him. Jennifer von Geldern and Cavalier. By sharing my tale of Cav’s Cushing’s disease…
Crucial Colic Cues
…veterinarian to make a diagnosis. For example, not eating well can come from any source of pain, so it’s not terribly specific for diagnosis. But knowing how long your horse…
Concussion Awareness for Equestrians
…due to inaccurate diagnosis of a concussion. Concussion Basics According to the Center for Disease Control, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump,…
EPM: The Master of Disguise
…a disease where time matters. Early diagnosis and treatment critical to recovery From diagnosis to treatment and prevention, your veterinarian is your best EPM resource. If you are concerned about…
Why Is My Horse Acting Irritable?
…diagnosis. Furthermore, some digestive disorders can look like others, which only compounds an already difficult task. Treatment strategies are then commenced with definitive diagnosis later confirmed (or not) by their…
How to Help Your Horse Survive Colic
…but responding quickly will give your horse the best odds to recover. Download our FREE guide How to Help Your Horse Survive Colic: Advances in diagnosis and treatment increase your…