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Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), or equine Cushing's disease, is an endocrine disease affecting the pituitary gland of horses. It is most commonly seen in older animals, [ 1 ] and is classically associated with the formation of a long, wavy coat ( hirsutism ) and chronic laminitis .
If Cushing's is suspected it can be confirmed via urinalysis of the creatine/cortisol ratio. L-thyroxine is the most common method of treating hypothyroidism in dogs, if used to treat a dog with Cushing's the dog will likely display polyuria and polydipsia and the condition may worsen. [13]
Cyproheptadine, sold under the brand name Periactin among others, is a first-generation antihistamine with additional anticholinergic, antiserotonergic, and local anesthetic properties. It was patented in 1959 and came into medical use in 1961. [ 5 ]
This could cover anything from altering their horse’s feed to maintain optimum weight and energy levels to opting for the best blanket to keep their horse at just the right temperature.
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is an endocrinopathy affecting horses and ponies. It is of primary concern due to its link to obesity, insulin dysregulation , and subsequent laminitis .
1. Ketogenic Diet. Cancer cells rely on glucose for energy to grow. The ketogenic diet is a way to provide an alternative energy source to normal cells in the dog's body while starving the cancer ...
Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. [4] [9] [10] Signs and symptoms may include high blood pressure, abdominal obesity but with thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a round red face due to facial plethora, [11] a fat lump between the shoulders, weak muscles, weak bones, acne, and fragile skin that heals ...
CBD oil: If your dog is stressed because of pain (like arthritis), this has been proven to be helpful, but there is only anecdotal evidence that it will help dogs with stress. There are side ...