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If your horse has been diagnosed with Equine Cushing's disease (PPID) do you know how to monitor their progress? Keep an...
07/12/2023

If your horse has been diagnosed with Equine Cushing's disease (PPID) do you know how to monitor their progress?
Keep an eye on their clinical signs (symptoms) and have regular 6 monthly ACTH monitoring tests.
Speak to your vet and book in a free* Care About Cushing's monitoring test.

*Laboratory fee only. At participating vet practices only. T&C's apply

Care About Cushing's provides a free* ACTH diagnostic and monitoring testing service for horses in the UK. Speak to your...
04/12/2023

Care About Cushing's provides a free* ACTH diagnostic and monitoring testing service for horses in the UK. Speak to your vet if your horse is showing signs of Equine Cushing's disease (also known as PPID). Your vet will be able to generate a free* Care About Cushing's test voucher on your behalf.
*Laboratory fee only. At participating vet practices only. T&C's apply

Have you noticed any of these signs in your horse? 🐴 Laminitis💦 Abnormal sweating💊 Recurrent infections🐴 Abnormal hairco...
30/11/2023

Have you noticed any of these signs in your horse?
🐴 Laminitis
💦 Abnormal sweating
💊 Recurrent infections
🐴 Abnormal haircoat
🥱 Lethargy
💧 Increased thirst or urination
🍏 Muscle wastage
🥕 Abnormal fat deposition
🐴 Infertility
If so your horse could have Equine Cushing's disease (PPID). We recommend that you speak to your vet who will be able to assess your horse and carry out an ACTH test.

Care About Cushing's provides free* diagnostic and monitoring ACTH tests so when speaking to your vet make sure to mention it to them so they can generate a free* test on your behalf!
*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

Equine Cushing’s disease (PPID) is a hormonal disease caused by changes in the pituitary gland in the brain. This gland ...
27/11/2023

Equine Cushing’s disease (PPID) is a hormonal disease caused by changes in the pituitary gland in the brain. This gland is normally controlled by a substance called dopamine and its role is to produce a variety of hormones which maintain and control a variety of bodily functions.
Horses with Equine Cushing's disease don’t produce enough dopamine which means the pituitary gland becomes uncontrolled and produces too many hormones. One of these hormones is called ACTH, which is why your vet carries out an ACTH test to test for Equine Cushing's.
Care About Cushing's provides a free* ACTH testing scheme - if you have any suspicions of Equine Cushing's disease in your horse, speak to your vet and book a free* test.

*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

Equine Cushing's disease (PPID) can cause a wide range of symptoms in horses over the age of 10. If you have an older ho...
22/11/2023

Equine Cushing's disease (PPID) can cause a wide range of symptoms in horses over the age of 10. If you have an older horse make sure you know what to look for by downloading our assessment checklist here... https://shorturl.at/zGR36
If you suspect Equine Cushing's in your horse, speak to your vet and ask about the Care About Cushing's free* testing scheme
*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

Equine Cushing's disease, also known as PPID, is thought to affect 20% of horses over the age of 15, and is the 5th most...
17/11/2023

Equine Cushing's disease, also known as PPID, is thought to affect 20% of horses over the age of 15, and is the 5th most common disease syndrome recognised in horses and ponies in the UK. Care About Cushing's provides a free* testing scheme that diagnoses and monitors PPID, speak to your vet for more information or visit www.careaboutcushings.co.uk

*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

Did you know that a horse with recurrent infections could have Equine Cushing’s disease (PPID)?If you suspect your horse...
14/11/2023

Did you know that a horse with recurrent infections could have Equine Cushing’s disease (PPID)?
If you suspect your horse is showing signs of Equine Cushing’s disease, contact your vet to discuss using the Care About Cushing's free* testing scheme.
*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

Finding out that your horse has Equine Cushing's disease (PPID) could be a worrying time. Rest assured, there are many m...
11/11/2023

Finding out that your horse has Equine Cushing's disease (PPID) could be a worrying time. Rest assured, there are many management strategies that you can implement to ensure your horse remains happy and healthy:

-Medication
-Nutrition
-Preventative healthcare

To find out more, visit www.careaboutcushings.co.uk/what-to-do

If your horse has been prescribed medical treatment for Equine Cushing's Disease (PPID), they may be eligible for a free...
08/11/2023

If your horse has been prescribed medical treatment for Equine Cushing's Disease (PPID), they may be eligible for a free* annual monitoring test through our Care About Cushing's testing scheme.
To find out more, speak to your vet or visit www.careaboutcushings.co.uk
*Laboratory fee only. At participating vet practices only. T&C's apply

Have you noticed any of these signs in your horse? 🐴 Laminitis💦 Abnormal sweating💊 Recurrent infections🐴 Abnormal hairco...
25/10/2023

Have you noticed any of these signs in your horse?
🐴 Laminitis
💦 Abnormal sweating
💊 Recurrent infections
🐴 Abnormal haircoat
🥱 Lethargy
💧 Increased thirst or urination
🍏 Muscle wastage
🥕 Abnormal fat deposition
🐴 Infertility
If so your horse could have Equine Cushing's disease (also known as PPID). We recommend that you speak to your vet who will be able to assess your horse and carry out an ACTH test.
Care About Cushing's provides free* diagnostic and monitoring ACTH tests so when speaking to your vet make sure to mention it to them so they can generate a free* test on your behalf!
*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

Equine Cushing's disease, also known as PPID, is thought to affect 20% of horses over the age of 15, and is the 5th most...
23/10/2023

Equine Cushing's disease, also known as PPID, is thought to affect 20% of horses over the age of 15, and is the 5th most common disease syndrome recognised in horses and ponies in the UK. Care About Cushing's provides a free* ACTH testing scheme that diagnoses and monitors PPID, speak to your vet for more information or visit www.careaboutcushings.co.uk

*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

Recognising and treating Equine Cushing’s disease as early as possible may reduce the risk of laminitis developing in yo...
18/10/2023

Recognising and treating Equine Cushing’s disease as early as possible may reduce the risk of laminitis developing in your horse. Care About Cushing's provides a free* ACTH testing scheme that diagnoses and monitors Equine Cushing’s disease.
Speak to your vet if you have any suspicions of Equine Cushing’s disease or laminitis in your horse and ask about the free* Care About Cushing's ACTH testing scheme.
*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

If you suspect that your horse is showing signs of Equine Cushing’s disease you should speak to your vet who will be abl...
10/10/2023

If you suspect that your horse is showing signs of Equine Cushing’s disease you should speak to your vet who will be able to examine your horse and carry out an ACTH test to check for the disease.

🐴 Laminitis
💦 Abnormal sweating
💊 Recurrent infections
🐴 Abnormal haircoat
🥱 Lethargy
💧 Increased thirst or urination
🍏 Muscle wastage
🥕 Abnormal fat deposition
🐴 Infertility

Care About Cushing's provides a free* ACTH testing scheme, ask your vet for more details and visit www.careaboutcushings.co.uk

*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

Signs of Equine Cushing’s disease (PPID) can often be overlooked or put down to ‘old age’. These include lethargy, a pot...
06/10/2023

Signs of Equine Cushing’s disease (PPID) can often be overlooked or put down to ‘old age’. These include lethargy, a pot belly and loss of topline over the back. Other signs develop as the disease progresses, including delayed or absent hair shedding and a long haircoat.
If you've noticed this in your horse, speak to your vet today and ask about the Care About Cushing's free* ACTH testing scheme

Equine Cushing’s disease (also known as PPID) is a hormonal disease caused by changes in the pituitary gland in the brai...
02/10/2023

Equine Cushing’s disease (also known as PPID) is a hormonal disease caused by changes in the pituitary gland in the brain.
Horses with Equine Cushing's disease don’t produce enough dopamine which means the pituitary gland becomes uncontrolled and produces too many hormones. One of these hormones is called ACTH, which is why your vet carries out an ACTH test to test for Equine Cushing's.
Care About Cushing's provides a free* ACTH testing scheme - if you have any suspicions of Equine Cushing's disease in your horse, speak to your vet and book a free* test.
*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

Did you know that 90% of laminitis cases have an underlying hormonal cause? This is why it is important to ask your vet ...
28/09/2023

Did you know that 90% of laminitis cases have an underlying hormonal cause? This is why it is important to ask your vet to test laminitic horses and ponies for Equine Cushing’s disease and EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome)?

If you suspect your horse is showing signs of Equine Cushing’s disease, contact your vet to discuss testing with the Care About Cushing's free* ACTH test.
*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

Care About Cushing's provides a free* ACTH diagnostic and monitoring testing service for horses in the UK. Speak to your...
25/09/2023

Care About Cushing's provides a free* ACTH diagnostic and monitoring testing service for horses in the UK. Speak to your vet if your horse is showing signs of Equine Cushing's disease (also known as PPID).
🐴 Laminitis
💦 Abnormal sweating
💊 Recurrent infections
🐴 Abnormal haircoat
🥱 Lethargy
💧 Increased thirst or urination
🍏 Muscle wastage
🥕 Abnormal fat deposition
🐴 Infertility

Your vet will be able to generate a free* Care About Cushing's test voucher on your behalf.
*Laboratory fee only. At participating vet practices only. T&C's apply

Did you know that the test for Equine Cushing's disease (also known as PPID) is most sensitive in the Autumn months? If ...
21/09/2023

Did you know that the test for Equine Cushing's disease (also known as PPID) is most sensitive in the Autumn months? If you have any suspicion that your horse may have signs of this disease make sure you speak to your vet to book a test and remember that Care About Cushing's offers free* diagnostic and monitoring ACTH tests.
*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

These are common clinical signs (symptoms) of Equine Cushing's disease (also known as PPID). The test for Equine Cushing...
19/09/2023

These are common clinical signs (symptoms) of Equine Cushing's disease (also known as PPID). The test for Equine Cushing's disease is most sensitive in the autumn so if you recognise any of these signs don't delay! Call your vet and ask about the free* Care About Cushing's ACTH testing scheme
*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

As we head towards autumn🍂 it is important to know that the test for Equine Cushing's disease (PPID) is most sensitive i...
15/09/2023

As we head towards autumn🍂 it is important to know that the test for Equine Cushing's disease (PPID) is most sensitive in these months. If you suspect any signs that your horse is displaying Equine Cushing's disease, now is a good time to test! Speak to your vet and ask about the free* Care About Cushing's ACTH test.

*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

Do you own a horse or pony over the age of 15? Did you know that 1 in 5 horses over this age have Equine Cushing’s disea...
15/09/2023

Do you own a horse or pony over the age of 15? Did you know that 1 in 5 horses over this age have Equine Cushing’s disease (also known as PPID).
To find out more and what signs to look for, visit www.careaboutcushings.co.uk.
If you suspect Equine Cushing's disease in your horse, speak to your vet and ask about the Care About Cushing's free* ACTH testing scheme

*Laboratory fee only, at participating vet practices only, T&C's apply

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