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Senior horses with PPID need careful monitoring and preventive care because of equine Cushing’s effects on immunity, exercise tolerance, thermoregulation, and wound healing.
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Dianne McFarlane, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
Articles by Dianne McFarlane, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
Bute for Old Bones
My vet wants my 38-year-old on phenylbutazone forever. Is there anything else that could help him, with no side effects?
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Is it PPID or EMS? Diagnosing Equine Endocrine Disease
Dr. Dianne McFarlane compares pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction and equine metabolic syndrome.
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How essential is stall bedding for a senior horse?
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My old gelding is generally healthy, but lately he developed loose stools. Is there something I’m missing?
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We live in the age of instant and abundant information. Today’s horse owners and enthusiasts are extremely well-informed and have high expectations for the medical care of their animals. As a result, it is not uncommon when a horse develops a
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