Cushing, nowadays mostly PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) named, is a hormonal disorder that mostly occurs in older horses and ponies.
The changes often occur gradually. A horse becomes a bit less energetic, loses muscle or has increasing difficulty shedding its winter coat. As a result, the initial signs are quite often seen as simply part of getting older.
But there could be more to it.
How do you recognise PPID?
With PPID, the hormonal control from the pituitary gland becomes disrupted. This can manifest in various ways.
Signs that can occur with PPID are:
- A long, thick or sometimes curly coat
- Difficulty moulting or an abnormal coat change
- Less energy
- Muscle wasting, especially along the top line
- Altered fat distribution
- Drinking and urinating more
- Increased or abnormal sweating
- Reduced resistance
- Recurring infections
- Osteoarthritis
Not every horse with PPID shows the same symptoms. Especially in an early stage, the changes can be very subtle.
PPID, insulin and laminitis
In some horses with PPID, there is also insulin dysregulation. That is an important consideration, as too high an insulin response is associated with an increased risk of laminitis.
Therefore, with PPID it is important not only to look at the hormones, but at the whole horsecondition, weight, diet, metabolism, hooves and overall resistance.
Suspect PPID? Then have your horse examined by a vet. Blood tests can help with making the diagnosis. When PPID is diagnosed, the vet can advise an appropriate treatment. Pergolide is often used for this.
Nutrition, exercise as far as possible, weight management and good hoof care also remain important parts of daily management.
What can Unique CL20 add?
Precisely because various bodily functions may require extra attention with PPID, it is Unique CL20 broadly composed.
CL20 is not a treatment for PPID, but in a single daily formula it supports multiple areas that are important in these horses:
Natural hormone balance
CL20 contains, amongst other things Vitex agnus-castus and supports the natural hormonal balance.
Metabolism
CL20 supports normal metabolism. That is an important point of attention, particularly in horses that also suffer from insulin dysregulation.
Hoof health
Each daily dose of 30 ml provides 21 mg biotin, combined with zinc chelate and B vitamins, to support healthy hooves.
normal liver function
The formula contains, amongst other things, milk thistle and turmeric and supports normal liver function.
Natural immunity
CL20 contains, among other things, zinc and vitamin E, thereby also supporting the natural immune system.
And particularly important for horses whose metabolism requires extra attention: Unique CL20 is 100% sugar-free.
Not just one point of focus, but the whole horse
That is precisely what sets Unique CL20 apart.
PPID isn't just about a changing coat or hormones. Metabolism, hooves, immunity and general condition also deserve attention.
That is why CL20 does not combine a single loose ingredient for one problem, but various carefully chosen nutrients and plant extracts into one daily formula.
100% sugar-free, 21 mg of biotin per daily dose, supporting metabolism, natural hormone balance, liver function, immunity and hoof health.
Thus, Unique CL20 can be a valuable daily supplement to an appropriate ration, good management, and the treatment recommended by your vet for your horse.
When is Unique CL20?
Unique CL20 may be of interest when you want to pay extra attention to your horse's:
- the natural hormone balance
- the metabolism
- healthy hooves
- normal liver function
- the natural immunity
PPID is treated together with your vet. With nutrition and targeted daily support, you can also give a lot of attention to what your horse's body needs.
