Horses

Equine Cushing's disease is a hormonal disorder often associated with the pituitary gland. It will produce high levels of cortisol or proactin; stress hormones. While most herbal remedies are...

Disorders of the pituitary gland can lead to a hormonal imbalance known as Cushing's disease in horses. The disease occurs most often in older horses, with 20 being the average age of diagnosis,...

Cushing's Disease is not uncommon in older horses. Also known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, or PPID, the disease is caused by a tumor of the pituitary gland, which is located at the...

Cushing's disease is a hormonal disorder that affects the pituitary gland. While this disorder is incurable, horses diagnosed with it can lead a productive life with the correct treatments if...

Equine Cushing's disease is a hormonal imbalance caused by problems in the pituitary gland. According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the average age of the horse at diagnosis...

Cushing's disease is caused by a small tumor in a pony or horse's pituitary gland. The pituitary gland controls the endocrine system, so the disease can cause a number of symptoms including the...

Pergolide is a prescription medication that was used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease in humans until its discontinuation 2007. Veterinarians still use the medication to treat Cushing's...

Cushing's disease is a condition where the horse's endocrine system produces too much of the corticosteroid hormone cortisol. The high level of cortisol has many effects on the horse, including...

Cushing's disease, more formally known as hyperadrenocorticism, is caused by an overproduction of corticosteroid hormones by the adrenal glands. The disease occurs in horses and dogs, with a...

Cushing's Disease is an age-related disease that affects horses. The disease was identified about 70 years ago as one that attacks horses in their 20s. The disease is caused by a malfunction in...

Navicular disease affects the front feet of horses. It is caused by the navicular bone deteriorating, brought on by arthritis, creating soreness and swelling in the surrounding tissues. This bone...

Cushings disease is a relatively rare disease in horses caused by a tumor on the pituitary gland. The symptoms of Cushings are often physically displayed by showing a long and rough coat--even in...

Equine Motor Neuron Disease (EMND) is a neurological disorder in horses. It is similar to Lou Gehrig's disease in humans due to its degenerative nature.

Degenerative joint disease, or arthritis, is something that afflicts most horses to some extent during their lives. Though usually seen in older horses or high-level competition horses, even...

Navicular disease is a chronic and degenerative condition of the navicular bone and the navicular bursae. This causes damage to the flexor tendon and causes lameness, pain and eventually leads to...

Equine Cushing's disease is a hormonal disorder caused by a malfunction of the pituitary gland. This tiny gland is located inside the brain and it is responsible for the production and...

Metabolic syndrome in horses, also known as hypothyroidism, is a relatively uncommon problem that can cause misery and suffering in your equine friend, and can drastically reduce his life span....

Cushings Disease, also known as Cushings Syndrome, hyperadrenocorticism or Equine Pituitary Gland Hyperplasia (EPGH), is a disease of the pituitary gland that affects the hormones of the pony. It...

When a horse comes up lame, it can be disastrous for the owners and riders who love them. Whether the animal is an expensive sport horse or a "pasture pet," navicular bone disease is a common...

Navicular, founder, EPM, Cushing's and COPD are potentially life-threatening equine diseases. With early treatment, afflicted horses can go on to lead normal lives.

While the causes of fungal infections in horses’ hooves are still in controversy, there are many ways to treat a fungal infection in horses. Many call a fungal infection White Line Disease. Others...

The experienced horse lover learns to recognize horse disease symptoms and determine when to call a veterinarian. Often early treatment shortens the recovery time for the horse. Some diseases are...

A multitude of horse diseases exist and many are deadly. Fortunately, you can prevent the majority through routine vaccinations. Some horses need more shots: Equines that travel or are on the show...

Coggins is not a disease, but rather the test performed for equine infectious anemia virus (EIAV). Most horse owners are more familiar with the term 'Coggins' than the disease it tests for because...

Horse flu or equine influenza, a disease caused by a strain of Influenza A, primarily affects horses, donkeys, mules and other equine breeds. While older strains are considered to be extinct or...

Equine lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is not considered fatal in most cases, although very young horses are more seriously affected. While it can cause other serious problems and if...

Has your horse or pony failed to shed out their winter coat this spring? Are you noticing other symptoms that signal there may be something unusual happening with your horse's health? Read on to...

Horse eye health is very important. A horse that does not have full vision capacity can be a danger to himself and humans and horses around him. A horse can have a disease of the eye as well as a...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease in horses that develops as an allergic response to mold and other allergens. COPD is similar to asthma. It is also known as heaves,...

There are several types of liver problems that can occur in horses. These problems have a variety of causes, including bacterial infections and ingesting certain plants. Liver disease, easily...

Fatal horse diseases can be caused by viruses or bacteria, or by ingested plants. Some are highly contagious and transmittable to humans. Horse owners need to identify fatal horse diseases and...

In horses a tumor that develops on the pituitary gland can result in a condition known as Cushing's disease. The ailment normally will occur in older horses but has been seen in horses as young as...

Cushing's Disease is a disorder that usually occurs in older horses, although it can happen as early as age seven. It is treatable at any age, and early treatment will allow the horse to enjoy a...

Strangles is an extremely contagious and potentially fatal bacterial disease in horses, donkeys and mules. Strangles gets its name from the sounds that horses with the affliction make as they...

Mouth problems in horses can be potentially fatal over time because the pain will make the horse unable to eat or unable to grind their food so they can digest it properly. In order to prevent...

There are few diseases that a sick horse can possibly transmit to a human. This is very small in comparison to the chances of picking up a disease from another human being. If you keep up with...

Cushing's disease in horses is brought about by a tumor that affects the pituitary gland, the gland responsible for regulating many body functions in the animal. Cushing's disease makes the cells...

The old saying, "healthy as a horse" is a false one. Horses are prone to many ailments mostly due to domestication, whether as a result of poor breeding practices or from not being able to fully...

Cushing's disease, Cushing's syndrome or hyperadrenocorticism, is caused by a benign tumor in the pituitary gland. This tumor causes the adrenal gland to work overtime creating an excess of...

Like any other animal, horses need certain considerations to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A responsible horse owner will work with a veterinarian to provide the right preventative care. This is...

In this article I will explain how to treat and cure Rain Rot.

In this article I will discuss how to treat and cure White Line Disease in Horses.

This disease is also known as equine ulcerative lymphangitis and is a mildly contagious skin condition or inflammation of the lymphatic vessels in the lower limbs. It usually affects horses, but...

Thought to be spread by insect vectors, vesicular stomatitis is a highly contagious viral infection known to strike horses. It's zoonotic, that is, people can get this malady from handling a sick...

Tying-up syndrome is also called cording up and set fast disease, and it is also incorrectly referred to as exertion myopathy. It is a mild form of azoturia and manifests with similar symptoms,...

Even horses have bad days when they don't feel good, when they shouldn't be ridden, when they need special care. Learning to assess your horse's health on any given day will help you to ensure him...

Keeping your horse safe and healthy can be expensive and involve hard work. You must maintain safe shelter and fencing, provide good quality feed, exercise, veterinary care and protection from...