Glenda F. Message: my 25 year old Mare is not shedding is there any thing i can give her. Does she need thyroid medicine? Someone suggested Pergolide liguid. thanks glenda Hi Glenda, The first thing I can suggest "naturally" is… Continue Reading
I strongly suspect this RMH mare has cushings. She is 22 years old, has been shown alot in her younger years. Is the Mom of several great Rocky Mountain horses. I bought her in September, knowing her condition, and knowing… Continue Reading
Dear Dr. Dan: I was strongly advised not to feed my 33-year-old stallion oats because a lab recommended by _____________ diagnosed him with insulin resistance, yet ____________ State's lab did not. My vet has suspected he has had… Continue Reading
I have a 34 yr old who has been on cushings med for 5 yrs. He is doing great on your Weight Check oil and Gut Check. I want to see if I can switch him over to Just Add… Continue Reading
Dr. Dan, I wanted to update you on my jack russell terrier with allergies and arthritis pain. He is doing so much better! His skin is clearing up with some continuing (but shrinking) skin lesions that I am continuing… Continue Reading
Dr. Dan… I recently discovered that my horse is showing signs of IR/Cushings. I've gotten on the web and see so much conflicting information. I ordered your RedCal + Magnesium but wanted to know how much oats do you feed… Continue Reading
Hi Dr. Dan, My 23 year old Appy has had cushings for almost 3 years – the only symptoms have been the curly, non-shedding coat, a slightly stand-offish attitude, and some slow healing of an eye infection. But now she… Continue Reading
Hi Dr. Dan, I have a 23 year old TWH gelding who has Cushings, and also develops diarrhea beginning in fall and through the winter for the past couple of years. It presents as liquid stool that accompanies gas, though… Continue Reading
I brought a rescue horse home and she has cushings — what do you recommend feeding her? She is on pasture a LITTLE and I feed her a little grass hay – soaked first — first time I have had… Continue Reading
I have a 10 year old horse with Cushings (on Pergolide), with laminitis and white line disease. He had a systemic fungal infection a couple years ago, we had to treat it orally and it finally cured his hairless leg… Continue Reading
Hi Dr. Dan, My 12 year old Quarter horse gelding was just diagnosed with Cushings. So, I was wondering what is the best diet and what are acceptable treats for him? Currently, my horse’s insulin is ok. He is… Continue Reading
Hi Dr Dan, I have a 22 year old Morgan gelding with Cushings. He has been on Permax (1 gm) for 3 years. He has started to lose weight and I have asked you about helping him. You suggested increasing… Continue Reading