Hey,
My sister has a Morgan that appears to have cushing's disease. She's very skinny and has lost weight and muscle. However, she absolutely does not lack in energy. She also seems to be shedding her winter coat just fine. Her teeth have been floated about a year ago (The weight loss began before that and her teeth were actually really good) and she needs worming but we have been pretty good about keeping up with that. She is in her twenties, so I know it's not uncommon for old horses, but we've never had any experience with this so I was hoping ya'll could recommend some treatment.
Also, what food should we be feeding her? She has been getting alfalfa hay, beet pulp, Senior feed, and corn oil.
I was just hoping some of you that have worked with cushing's could let me know what worked for you!
Thanks in advance!!
My sister has a Morgan that appears to have cushing's disease. She's very skinny and has lost weight and muscle. However, she absolutely does not lack in energy. She also seems to be shedding her winter coat just fine. Her teeth have been floated about a year ago (The weight loss began before that and her teeth were actually really good) and she needs worming but we have been pretty good about keeping up with that. She is in her twenties, so I know it's not uncommon for old horses, but we've never had any experience with this so I was hoping ya'll could recommend some treatment.
Also, what food should we be feeding her? She has been getting alfalfa hay, beet pulp, Senior feed, and corn oil.
I was just hoping some of you that have worked with cushing's could let me know what worked for you!
Thanks in advance!!