Horses are powerful, athletes. However, their joints endure significant stress due to their weight, movement and the demands placed upon them by riding, racing and other activities. Joint health is a vital element of equine care. You can use joint supplements for horses to maintain mobility, reduce discomfort and prevent long-term damage. Keeping your horse […]
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What are the First Signs of Cushing’s Disease in Horses?
Horses are the friends we didn’t know we needed – or maybe we did know. Horses listen with their soul to our life’s biggest issues and deepest secrets, which are safe with our horses. Perhaps that is why it is so hard to see our faithful horses face the challenges of aging. At Vitalize®, we […]
A Detailed Guide to Cushing’s Disease in Horses
Fellow equine enthusiasts unite. As horse lovers, we never want anything bad to happen to our beloved horses. However, with aging, challenges are naturally going to arise–same as they do with people. Cushing’s disease in horses, or Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), is an endocrine disorder in 20% to 33% of older horses. It impacts […]