Cushing's Disease in horses is a hormonal disorder caused by the malfunctioning of a gland. Cushing's Disease mainly affects horses in their senior years, rarely showing up before the late teen years. Unfortunately, there's not a lot that can be done about Cushing's Disease beyond treating the symptoms and controlling the horse's diet. I've known a few horses with Cushing's and all were able to live a relatively long and comfortable life with a little extra care from their owners. Learn About Equine Cushing's Disease will help you learn to identify the signs of the disorder, what help you can expect from a veterinarian, what causes Cushing's and what, if anything, you can do to prevent it.
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An Overview of Equine Cushing's Disease originally appeared on About.com Horses on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 at 16:48:29.
