Posted on February 12, 2019

Cushing’s disease can be a scary condition for a horse owner to manage and can often be difficult to diagnose. Older, overweight, and horses with trouble regulating insulin are at risk for the disease, which can cause recurrent infections, and even neurological problems if it worsens. Recognizing the signs and managing your horse’s Cushing’s disease is difficult, which is why recent studies show that the disease is actually massively undiagnosed. Here are some tips to understanding Cushing’s. What Is Cushing’s Disease? Cushing’s disease affects a horse’s pituitary gland, which regulates the horse’s hormones, specifically dopamine. A horse with Cushing’s disease … Continue reading →