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Is your horse young, overweight, laminitic, and getting almost nothing to eat? Horses that are easy keepers, have laminitis for no apparent reason, have a cresty neck and fat pads on the tail head and behind the shoulders may be Insulin Resistant. Diagnosing and managing this condition early is critical to avoid a lifetime of chronic pain due to laminitis.
Continue ReadingEquine Cushings disease is usually caused by a Pituitary Adenoma or Pars Intermedia Dysfunction; a benign tumor of the pituitary gland. It generally occurs in horses greater than 15 years old. Common signs include hirsutism (excessively long hair coat) that does not shed out in the spring, excessive sweating, increased water consumption with increased urination, (normally horses will consume 5-7 gallons of water daily)
Continue ReadingRecent studies have shown that Equine Cushing’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disease caused by oxidative damage to the neurons that supply the pituitary gland with dopamine. Pergolide helps to counter this by increasing the dopamine levels in the pituitary. Current recommendations include supplementation with Vitamin E as a potent anti-oxidant to help prevent or reduce the oxidative damage.
Continue ReadingTumors Diagnosis and Treatment
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Diseases of the Skin
Tumors/Neoplastic Disease
A new mass or swelling on your horse should be seen by your Veterinarian if it is not resolving rapidly (insect bite), is growing, is causing discomfort, or is ulcerated. Swelling and nodules caused by insect bites or minor trauma will generally resolve rapidly without intervention. However, any new swelling that show no signs of resolving after one week of onset should be examined.
Continue ReadingThe eye of the horse is a large, prominent structure and is prone to injury (corneal ulcer or puncture). Injuries are generally caused by dirty objects such at fences or branches and these can result in vision-threatening infections in a matter of hours.
Continue ReadingCommon Disease, Uncommon Presentation - Pigeon Fever
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Case Studies
Infectious Disease
A geriatric Quarter Horse gelding was evaluated for a sudden onset of severe right forelimb (RF) lameness. The horse was depressed and would bear almost no weight on the RF. The leg was hot and swollen to approximately twice its normal size from the coronary band up to the axilla; the swelling was extremely painful to the touch. Clipping revealed an open sore over the fetlock.
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