Hi all Just in case I need some Jiaogulan for my Cushings horse in the future I've been looking at sources in NZ but am a bit confused by dosage rates etc. Hoping someone can help please. This is one

My Cushings horse had this about 5 years ago. My wonderful vet had never seen anything as bad (he was covered in dime sized lumps) and told me to get in touch with a herbalist here in NZ since he didn

That is sensational Joan! Very, very happy for you. Realise this new protocol would have be tailor made for Dazzle but are you able to share the details with us all? Best wishes Jenni, New Zealand Jun

Hi Joan That's so kind of you to ask about Kingi. He is doing really, really well still and has just turned 21. Yes he is still belting around the paddocks and doing hand stands and airs above the gro

Hi Susan - I posted some photos but am a bit of a technophobe so not sure if I've done it correctly. Called the album Kingi - New Zealand. Cheers Jenni, New Zealand June 2008

No, his racing name was Kingston Bay but he did win most of his money over in OZ :-) Cheers Jenni, NZ June 2008

Hi Rosie My 21 y/o thoroughbred who has Cushings, prior to going onto Pergolide, swelled up in the faceand under the jaw both autumns prior to this one. He reminded me of a human who has been on predn

I would like to second the total avoidance of any topical steroidal treatments with these horses. Years ago, before I even knew about equine Cushings I had a 26 year old thoroughbred who had an eye in

That is an interesting question. I found this in a google search on the foundation thoroughbreds so Cushings was around back in the 1700's! Maybe there is a genetic pre-dispositon to Cushings just as

A recent post from Dr Kellon addressed the sweating issue. I wanted to add that my Cushings horse, prior to going onto Pergolide, had terrible problems regulating his temperature and would sweat just

Hi George! Simple answer is I don't! I am unable to test ACTH down here easily so with some great advice from Joan (& Dazzle) the dose is based on outward signs. As far as the hair goes, Kingi has alw

Dear Sally, That is one of the most tragic things I have read. You poor, poor thing having to go through that. Poor Cervantes. It is terrifying facing this horrible disease with our beloved horses and

Hi all This hay feeder/soaker looks a very ingenious invention and may be of interest to other New Zealand members. http://www.easygrazer.co.nz/ Jenni New Zealand June 2008

Hi Karen - you could try James Hart or Hira Herbs who may have something suitable. If I were you I would just start him on Pergolide anyway if your vet agrees. I mucked around with my boy for too long

Hi all - I've looked and looked for the mineral balancing spreadsheet under files but can't seem to find it. Can you direct me to the right place please. Thanks Jenni & Kingi New Zealand - July 2008