
Diagnosing and Managing PPID Horses
Information and commonly asked questions about diagnosing and managing horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as Cushing’s Disease.
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by Alayne Blickle | Aug 3, 2022
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by Dianne McFarlane, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM | May 22, 2022
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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by Heidi Banse, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM | May 19, 2022
The primary factors that influence equine Cushing’s test selection are season and severity and number of clinical signs.
Read MoreWhat To Feed the Newly Diagnosed Cushing’s Horse
by Clair Thunes, PhD | May 9, 2022
While diet is not directly used to manage PPID, nutritional management goes a long way in helping support these horses.
Read MoreFeeding the Picky Pre-PPID Horse
by Clair Thunes, PhD | May 5, 2022
A nutritionist offers ideas for getting a pre-Cushing’s horse to eat his supplements while maintaining his special diet.
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