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Cushings Disease (Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention)

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The Information contained below has been researched through numerous resources.
We post only information that has consensus and as such is only general in nature.
We strongly suggest you perform more in depth independent research if you have any concerns regarding your horse’s health 

Names

  • Equine Cushings disease (ECD)
  • Equine Pars Intermedia dysfunction

Preface Equine Cushings Disease(ECD) 

  • Problem of the pituitary gland
  • A breakdown of it's control over hormone production.
  • Over production of (POMC) proopiomelanocortin peptides doesn't shut down
  • Stimulated by overproduction of POMC , adrenal glands then overproduce cortisol.
  • More Common in older horses 15 to 20 years.
  • Considered incurable

 Causes Equine Cushings Disease(ECD)

Symptoms Equine Cushings Disease(ECD) 

  • Long Curly coat even in summer
  • Tendency to urinate and drink large volumes
  • Heavy sweating
  • High Temperatures
  • Fertility Problems
  • Suseptible to infections
  • Prolonged Healing
  • Pot Belly Appearence (Weakened Muscles)
  • Sinus Infections
  • Parasite Infections
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Heavy Breathing
  • Hoof and Tooth absesses

Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals has developed 2 formulas to assist in the problems encountered from Cushings disease.

Antiflam  Which is an anti-inflamitory and analgesic which help to improve healing while releaving the associated pain.

Adren-FX Provides a source of phytoestrogens and helps control blood sugar levels