THIS IS WHAT EVERYONE'S HARD WORK ON THE PERGOLIDE ISSUE WAS ALL ABOUT!!
Posted to EC List May 16, 2007
My daughter's horse, Secret, started with an early case of
founder/laminitis. He was walking very stiff legged on front legs. We
called the vet. After testing, it was confirmed that he has Cushing's
disease. He is approximately 19 years old.
That was five months ago, in January. He has been on Pergolide since
then. His diet has also been changed to a very low carb diet. His
turn out is limited to about 3 hours a day.
My daughter recently took him to an "A" show locally. Together, they
placed Second in a class of about 15, age group 14 & under, in a 2'6"
equitation class.
The vet told us that after he has been on the treatment, we would
notice that it will be as if he were 5 years younger.
So far, this is true.
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