Cushings Disease in Horses

Dr. Matt discusses what Cushings Disease in horses is as well as how it is diagnosed and treated. Please leave your horse-related veterinary questions in the comments section.

[@rebeccacavanaugh1994]

My mini mare was Just diagnosed with Cushings. More videos on the topic would be appreciated. Thank you!

[@LisaBarnes-fc5ci]

Can you give suggestions on how to administer prescind? My Mare refuses to eat treats or grain with prescind. She can smell it through a treat.

[@lisabrooks844]

Excellent information! Thank you for this video.

[@debramariepalamenghi8827]

This is GREAT Matt! I didn't know it was a brain tumor.

[@inthevettruck3029]

Yep it’s a very small benign adenoma of the pituitary!

[@samanthadean7727]

What are other options instead of using the pink pill

[@sarahburbridge6997]

Hi.!Dr Thank you for the information on cushions. Could you talk about what diet we should follow if our horses may have symptoms of the disease. Thank you.

[@laurabean5816]

So sad that people lie about their horses. Just bought a great pony for my daughter (so I thought) guess what Cushing disease. My vet suggested Prascend. I believe it will work from research on the internet.

[@wayneking7050]

Hello, thank you for the information on Cushings. At the rescue ranch where I am a volunteer we have a senior horse that has Cushings and is on medication for it. My question is since the horse has very long hair (we are in Arizona) is it okay to buzz the hair off? We soon will be in triple digits temps and we would like to help keep the horse cool.

[@dnjz66]

Doc, could you comment on ulcers

[@monicaosborne7742]

Thanks for this valuable information Dr Matt. My POA is 29 and just diagnosed with Cushings. Next step is to discuss his treatment with the vet. His clinical signs are minimal at this time. Should a pony his age even be treated? Will the treatment potentially improve his quality of life?

[@inthevettruck3029]

I would definitely recommend the treatment at least for a couple months to see what it does. For most horses, it will extend their lifespan and improve quality of life.

[@biancacatrucco2992]

My horse is 30 years old and suffers from severe rain rot here in south Florida. What is my next step after she doesn’t respond to topical treatment ? Also would and Immune Boost injection help?

[@akyramoto]

My donkey was recently diagnosed with PPID and is currently on prascend. What causes PPID?

[@sudburyhouse]

You mentioned cushioned horses losing weight or hard to keep weight on. I have a horse that has classic signs of Cushings but has no problem keeping weight on. I’ve also had ponies over the years that had cushings and they were always heavier. Is this common?

[@inthevettruck3029]

Not every horse presents with all of the clinical sign. I would recommend getting your horse tested if he has any of the clinical signs mentioned

[@Jack-rh5br]

My horse has Cushings and is now having a hard time keeping weight on. Is there anything that can help with the weight ?

[@inthevettruck3029]

Get the Cushings under control with Prascend and if you’re still having difficulty get the teeth floated. I like hay pellets and low carb senior feed for putting weight back on older horses

[@Jack-rh5br]

@@inthevettruck3029 he had his teeth done and is eating t/a pellets and senior feed plus BOSS and CocoSun. He was overweight when this all started. He was healthy all his life so I never thought he would get this. he's 22 now.