Willem DOES have Cushings

[system]

The beast’s pony has Cushings, and is on Permax as well. Do you have any pharmacist friends?

He’ll be fine with the meds, and the care of his awesome mommy–good job figuring it out so quickly! Don’t be sad, at least you know what the problem is, and most importantly, it’s treat/maintain–able.

Don’t get stuck in the sludge if you’re that confident in your ride!

[Heidi]

He is on a diet as I’d noticed that his breasts jiggle more than my own when running at full sumo speed - thus, no treats after 6:00pm, only fruit. Unfortunately, my most uncooperative mother is convinced that I am on a mad rampage to starve her last grandchild and sneaks food to him. Should he ever be imprisoned, he’ll know who to call for a special cake.

Further battles include a daily extistential discussion, which goes something like this:

Heidi: Jake, stop sitting on your brother!

Sumo: (hesitates just as he’s about to punch his older brother, perplexed look on face) But mommy, does it really matter?

Victories include graduation from size 6 Pampers to size 8 boys underwear.

Again, positive vibes are being transmitted to Willem - and you. He’s such a beautiful clown of a horse - would hate to think of anything happening to him.

“Mommy, does it really matter?” - Sumo toddler, age 3

[dmj]

I am sorry Coreene - but I am so glad that Willem has such a GREAT mom there to help him out! Am thinking of you too and sending positive vibes!!!

[AHC]

Hugs from me and my spotted mare. The horse that lived next door to her developed Cushings when he was in his late teens and he was treated, ridden and is now 23 and happily retired. Lucky Willem to have such a great mom! Hope he does well on his meds!

[dublin]

I was so sorry to hear of the diagnosis, but just try and remember to focus on the positives; that you caught it very very early (I KNOW Willem thanks you for that, Coreene), and that it is treatable with medication.

I’m sure he will use this to his advantage to get even more treats and attention from everyone (like he was lacking this before??.. )

Lucy sends kisses his way, as do Mr. dublin and I!

[heelsdown]

I’m glad you have a diagnosis, certainly the not knowing is worse. At least you now know what you must now arm against. It sounds like you are at a big advantage having caught this condition early, before it can wreak too much havoc. I can’t offer any personal experience with Cushings, either human or horse but thanks to the 'net a wealth of info is out there to give you access to the latest treatments and studies.

My best wishes to you and your horsie.

[Coreene]

it would make my day. I was SO sad when I started this thread on Friday, went to the barn and had a good cry. Then I looked at the bright side of catching it so early (my vet said this was the earliest it had ever been caught in their office) and the fact that I can get Permax from her for rock bottom prices, and all the other bennies of early detection.

Then I came home and the vet bill was in the mail, and I laughed and cried again and focused on the good part - that I caught it so early.

So Willem will go on the lowest dose of Permax this week.

But if I could give each and every one of you a big hug and kiss for your warm thoughts and wonderful good wishes, I would be honored. Things like this are a great reminder that we are well and truly blessed when we find such wonderful people in the world.