How can I get my stubborn Cushing’s horse to take medication?

standlee_blog

 

How Can I Get My Stubborn Cushing’s Horse to Take Medication?

Horse in trees

Cushing’s disease, also known as PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction), is a progressive disorder that begins with the dysfunction of the pituitary gland. This gland, at the base of the brain, sends out a number of hormones, and a horse with Cushing’s disease starts to send out more hormones causing a number of symptoms.

In our latest blog post Standlee Nutritional Experts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Dr. Stephen Duren cover the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of Cushing’s disease. They also provide tips for proper feeding and disease management. Have trouble medicating your horse? Read more about the solution that has equine veterinarians and horse owners excited!

Read the Blog Post

 

 

More News

Back to all news

See All
1016_Tip

8 years ago

Training Tip: Water Crossings: Practice Makes Perfect

The key to teaching your horse to navigate any obstacle, including water, is to give him enough practice so that…

Read More
0318_02

1 year ago

Thank You, Memphis, Tennessee

The 2025 Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries started in Memphis, Tennessee, last weekend at the Agricenter ShowPlace Arena. Clinton…

Read More
0706_03

5 years ago

Gain the Right Experience

Great horsemen have three things in common: excellent feel, great timing and extensive experience working with horses and studying horsemanship….

Read More
0107_Tip

2 years ago

Training Tip: Thoughts on Hand Grazing Horses

Question: When I finish a trail ride and get off my horse, while I’m loosening the girth, he’ll drop his…

Read More