PPID Paranoia

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When you own a horse like mine, you really don’t need any more equine health problems to worry about. Why? Because 19-year-old Dorado has the brain of a 5-year-old, some fairly substantial wear and tear on his body, a mischievous streak, and a propensity for being incredibly accident prone. No, I really don’t need anything else to worry about.

But while our veterinarian was examining Dorado after his recent paddock accident, he reminded me of one more health issue to consider (read: worry about): Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease).

He’s not showing any signs of disease yet, but because of his age we need to monitor Dorado for indicators of early-stage PPID

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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