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What is PPID, and how does it affect horses?, What are the typical signs and symptoms of PPID in horses?, How is PPID diagnosed in horses?, What is the role of pergolide in treating PPID?, Can herbal remedies like chasteberry be effective in managing PPID?, How often should PPID-affected horses be monitored?, Are there any dietary or lifestyle changes that can help manage PPID?, What are the long-term outlooks for horses with PPID?, Can PPID be prevented?, How does PPID affect a horse's quality of life?
PPIDTreatment and prevention

Treating PPID: the pill or the plant?

  • ·22 July 2024
It is quite a shock when your horse is diagnosed with PPID. After all, it is a serious neurological disease causing significant hormonal imbalance, leading to severe health problems. On top of that, the vet recommends synthetic hormones for treatment,…
Treatment and prevention

Treatment X

  • ·24 April 2020
A particular drug, supplement or therapy - let's call it 'treatment X' - works well. Isn't that proof that treatment X works? This question is a good example of anecdotal evidence. You've probably seen this term come across before, but…
DiagnosisPPID

Diagnosis PPID

  • ·6 September 2015
To diagnose PPID, veterinarians can perform a clinical examination, take blood tests or use MRI scans. Clinical examination Initially a diagnosis will be made by observing the clinical symptoms. In particular, hypertrichosis gives a clear indication, although hypertrichosis occurs at an…

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