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Insulin Resistance in Horses: Why High Insulin Leads to Laminitis
Insulin resistance in horses is one of the most common — and most dangerous — metabolic conditions veterinarians see today. When insulin levels stay too high for too long, the risk of laminitis increases dramatically....
Why Farriers Are Often the First to Spot Metabolic Disease in Horses
Metabolic disease in horses rarely announces itself loudly at first. Long before bloodwork changes or obvious symptoms appear, subtle changes begin in the feet — and farriers are often the first professionals to notice. Because...
What Are the Early Signs of Cushing’s Disease (PPID) in Horses?
Cushing’s disease in horses — properly called Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) — often develops quietly. Long before the classic long, curly hair coat appears, subtle changes in muscle tone, energy, immunity, and hoof health...
Equine Metabolic Syndrome Explained: Cresty Necks, Fat Pads, and Risk
Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is often misunderstood — and frequently oversimplified as “a fat horse problem,” but to many owners’ surprise, it can affect lean horses as well. In reality, EMS is a complex metabolic...
