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Treating Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (a.k.a. Cushing's Disease)
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"Many cases do fine with management changes alone," said Harold Schott, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, professor of large animal clinical sciences at Michigan State University, at the 2006 AAEP Convention. "This might include body clipping, regular hoof care, nutrition changes (such as reducing sugars and other rich carbohydrates), and good dental care to ...
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