Cushings diagnosis and laminitis. :-(

pistolpete

pistolpete

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Poor boy who is not overweight 18 year old warmblood has got lami and Cushings. I am so sad. Tried my best to keep thi boy well. Thousands of pounds spent on treating him for navicular, major dental issues suspected wobblers. COPD. What next! Starting to imagine life without him. Such a difficult time. I have this new Highland pony to ease the pressure on him not replace him. Was so looking forward to Pete teaching Quin about being a cool hacking horse. Wish I had a crystal ball. Really can't bear seeing him in pain. What are his chances?
 
Sending you a hug x

We all wish we had a crystal ball, unfortunately we don't, so we do the absolute best we can with the information we have. You are doing your absolute best, please don't beat yourself up over it, you know your horse and you will make the right decisions for you both.
 
didn't want to read and run. My heart goes out to you. After losing my 12yr old mare to lami (and cushings) on the first bout and without any warning signs+ 35yrs of having horses, I did come to the conclusion that the ones that have problems all their life are the ones that are survivors. Strangely enough in my experience the ones that don't have any problems at all, are the ones you lose without warning.

I hope things turn around soon for your horse, my thoughts are with you.
 
cushings isnt the end of the world, once he is on meds he should improve. i managed to keep my cushings mare well for 5 years after diagnosis and lost her recently due to lameness and at age 25 i felt her quality of life had lessened and wanted her to go while still well. sorry you have had this shock but try and be positive, good luck..
 
I've got a 11.2 pony who was diagnosed with cushings 12 years ago. She has been on prascend ever since and has had the occasional lami episode but generally has done okay. She is currently costing me a fortune as she is on 3 tablets a day but is really well. Cushings doesn't have to be the end, work with your vet to get him comfortable and control the cushings and hopefully you will have a good few years with him .
 
Oh no :( you have already been through so much with pete. Its the cushings that has triggered the lami, not his weight, it is the time of year for it sadly. Is he still bare? if so you will at least have caught it early and hopefully on meds he will improve too.
 
Oh no, so sorry to hear this, I haven't commented on all your other posts about Pete but know you've worked hard to keep him sound. Its a hard job and often such a thankless task. I do feel like horses is like fighting fires, as soon as you get rid of one, another one pops up.

Whats the long term prognosis looking like?
 
Thanks for kind words. Not sure what prognosis is yet. Yes still barefoot. Has just had fun at the Rockley Rehab Reunion. Who would have known this was around the corner? I will try my best for him but just hate seeing him in pain.
 
Aww I didn't know you went on the RRR, Frank broke after our holiday too!
In which case yes, you likely caught it early at least, sending you both lots of hugs!
 
Have a look at the laminitis site, it will give you all the info you could wish for regarding cushings (ppid) lami etc..diet is quite important and management of turnout too..prascend will benefit your horse without doubt, make sure his feet are balanced correctly barefoot or shod, X rays are v helpful for your trimmer to make sure the angles are all correct...another month and you should be turning the corner if not better improvement... As said its not the end of the world, just another challenge for us to confront and overcome...my lad has had cushings now for 3/4 years, he had low grade lami and it took a while to get him comfortable, whilst I researched correct feeds etc for him..we are now back out jumping schooling hacking etc..he is 19 next year! So don't despair, he will be fine...good luck
 
Thanks Micky. Just hoped after everything he had been through we could just saunter towards old age dealing with his arthritis. Now it does feel like a mountain to climb again.
 
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