tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29272013.post7008678062819052078..comments2024-03-20T03:44:08.507-04:00Comments on Horses of Follywoods: Toby, Toby, Oh Dear....Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29272013.post-13390900482845393382012-07-21T21:32:25.426-04:002012-07-21T21:32:25.426-04:00A diagnosis is better than a mystery, at least. Al...A diagnosis is better than a mystery, at least. Although no disease would be better still, of course. I know nothing about this. Hugs to you and your herd.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29272013.post-64549545489883944932012-07-21T17:15:33.475-04:002012-07-21T17:15:33.475-04:00Oh what a shame. In case you don't know Jean, ...Oh what a shame. In case you don't know Jean, grass eaten at night contains a lot less sugar than grass eaten during sunlight hours. If you can keep him in from 9am to 7pm it might help a lot.<br /><br />Ccptrayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564275580390738561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29272013.post-86977419152362306172012-07-20T17:50:40.095-04:002012-07-20T17:50:40.095-04:00sorry to hear that, but add my voice to those who ...sorry to hear that, but add my voice to those who say it's more than manageable....Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02888698683201580237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29272013.post-72830458747491298592012-07-20T16:25:18.675-04:002012-07-20T16:25:18.675-04:00I only know of one horse over the age of 20 who do...I only know of one horse over the age of 20 who doesn't have Cushing's (and I'm not naming names, because I don't want to jinx myself!). <br /><br />In some ways, it's a good thing that so many horses have it, because it means there is a lot of information out there. All the horses I know that have it are doing very well, most are on Pergolide, and many are still in consistent work! <br /><br />Toby is in good hands, I'm sure he'll be back to his old shenanigans in no time!A Work In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076863943914879567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29272013.post-91668471178960974352012-07-20T16:01:09.102-04:002012-07-20T16:01:09.102-04:00As you pointed out, it is very common so there is ...As you pointed out, it is very common so there is a lot of research and information out there in addition to your vet. I do know that horses that have Cushing's are prone to laminitis so you will have to do everything you can to prevent it. I know he will get the best care!Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09369843518823655377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29272013.post-28648361593364680372012-07-20T13:55:22.309-04:002012-07-20T13:55:22.309-04:00Before you do ANYTHING (except start the Pergolide...Before you do ANYTHING (except start the Pergolide), I strongly recommend watching all of these videos:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0C0448D242E0B546&feature=view_all<br /><br />They are the most useful and informative series I have ever seen. <br /><br />I am an owner of an older, extremely healthy Cushings gelding, so I understand the concerns. In fact, the diagnosis of Cushings and beginning the Pergolide is the BEST thing that could have happened. <br /><br />You will be amazed at the difference in Tony after few weeks. (Please remember that many horses get "grumpy" for the first few weeks on Pergolide, that mood change goes away.)<br /><br />Good luckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29272013.post-29849155587448794722012-07-20T13:29:31.523-04:002012-07-20T13:29:31.523-04:00Don't know if you've heard of Dr. Eleanor ...Don't know if you've heard of Dr. Eleanor Kellon or not. She has a <a href="http://www.ecirhorse.com/#" rel="nofollow">very informative site related to equine Cushings and IR.</a> <br /><br />She also teaches online classes that come highly recommended. On my list to take one winter.<br /><br />There's lots you can do to keep Toby well - good luck.Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29272013.post-67186106590650414212012-07-20T11:30:03.159-04:002012-07-20T11:30:03.159-04:00Lily was diagnosed with Cushings this year as well...Lily was diagnosed with Cushings this year as well - she did have the heavy curly coat and looked like a yak until Melissa body clipped her. She's on pergolide too and is doing well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29272013.post-19969605690744891782012-07-20T10:57:14.595-04:002012-07-20T10:57:14.595-04:00I haven't had to deal with Cushings but my imp...I haven't had to deal with Cushings but my impression is that it can be controlled well with medication. Good luck! At least you know why his feet hurt. We did Cushings testing on Jackson to see if that was his problem...but it wasn't.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29272013.post-15198826509040404692012-07-20T10:34:28.950-04:002012-07-20T10:34:28.950-04:00Oh no, poor Toby. I think it sounds like he's ...Oh no, poor Toby. I think it sounds like he's already getting all he needs in the way of good nutrition. I don't know much about how to treat Cushing's since none of our horses have ever had it. I'm sure your research will turn up some good ideas for treatments that help. Good luck. Hope you get a ride in soon.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.com