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Post by harleydales on Oct 25, 2006 8:12:00 GMT -1
Has anyone heard of a diabetic horse?  I know a horse who eats like, well like a horse! but is lean, doesn't have a huge amount of energy and drinks masses. And wees a lot. I've had a look on the net and there's not a lot about it, but my cat was diabetic and he lost weight, ate and drank heaps, wee'd a lot and was lethargic. This horse seems much the same to me. Any ideas of what else it could be? He's in good health otherwise, poos are normal, he's got a lovely shiny coat etc. Thanks |
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Post by khristyne on Oct 25, 2006 10:20:13 GMT -1
It does crop up i am afraid. It could be cushings disease as well.
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Post by mickey on Oct 25, 2006 10:35:21 GMT -1
There more the symptoms of cushings, not heard of diabetes in horses but Id say its possible to have it.
Might be tempted to get the vet to do some routine bloods just to check everything as if it is diabetes and its similar to humans the earlier its diagnosed and controlled the better long term
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Post by The Moo on Oct 25, 2006 10:47:07 GMT -1
We had an insulin resistant horse on our yard, showed the symptoms you mention and it turned out to be cushings, she was the most un-cushingy horse ever.
She wasn't on any medication as there wasn't really anything to treat, haven't seen her for a few years but heard she was still out and about hunter trialling.
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Post by admin on Oct 25, 2006 10:54:05 GMT -1
Oh I've got an EXCELLENT link to a discussion group that deals with insulin resistent horses, and other metabolic disorders (like cushings).
I've not got it at work - I'll post it tonight.
Olivia
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Post by harleydales on Oct 25, 2006 11:03:45 GMT -1
He doesn't look in the slightest bit cushingsy!
The vet will be doing his boosters shortly so I could ask him and get bloods taken at the same time...
Thanks Olivia, that would be great.
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Post by admin on Oct 25, 2006 17:44:39 GMT -1
It's called "TheMetabolicHorse" and is a yahoo group. If you go to www.yahoo.com and search for TheMetabolicHorse you should find it. I can't seem to find a direct link for it as I have the messages emailed to me directly Olivia |
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Post by harleydales on Oct 25, 2006 17:59:41 GMT -1
Thanks, I'll have a look.
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Post by harveydales on Oct 25, 2006 19:20:09 GMT -1
thanks Olivia, I'll look this up too because Quest falls into this group.
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Post by bevbob on Oct 25, 2006 21:57:44 GMT -1
Bex on here has just had her pony diagnosed with Cushings. He had laminitis first and didnt really have any obvious signs of cushings until he was tested.
He drank more and ate like I dont know what but didnt put weight on. His coat is normal and shiney too.
Are his eye sockets sunken in or filled? this is a sign of cushings too.
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Post by harleydales on Oct 26, 2006 18:50:36 GMT -1
Normal eyes Bev. Mind you, everything looked sunk in tonight he was so cold and wet!!
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Post by Rowndan on Oct 26, 2006 19:00:22 GMT -1
is it appollo jane?
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Post by harleydales on Oct 26, 2006 19:25:39 GMT -1
Yeah, it is Rowena. I wasn't going to say who it was but I don't see why i shouldn't really! Just feels funny somehow because he's on loan.
His owner says he's always been a lean machine, and he certainly has been since I first met him 4 years ago.
My farrier thinks he looks OK, thinks it's his age (17) that's stopping him putting on muscle.
Think I need to get him tested just for my peace of mind - I'd hate for him to be not right and me do nothing.
Edited again to say I'm not convinced about the age/muscle thing. 17 isn't old really is it?
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Post by Rowndan on Oct 26, 2006 20:03:55 GMT -1
oh dear Jane.. get the vet if it gives you peace of mind  |
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Post by zeldalithgow on Oct 28, 2006 20:12:16 GMT -1
I'd get the vet to check as well, then you'll know one way or the other. I don't think 17 is old either
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