Cushing’s Disease (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) Basic Information Definition A clinical condition of old horses associated with hirsutism, laminitis, depression, polyuria (PU) and polydipsia (PD), muscle wasting, weight loss, docility,…
Esophageal Cysts, Intramural Basic Information Definition Inclusion cysts of the esophageal wall. Inclusion cysts are defined as a cyst formed by the implantation of epithelial tissue into another structure. Synonym(s)…
Cerebellar Diseases Basic Information Definition • The cerebellum provides regulation of range, rate, and strength of skeletal movement, as well as coordination of balance and posture. Diseases of the cerebellum…
Contagious Equine Metritis Basic Information Definition Contagious equine metritis (CEM) is a nonsystemic, highly contagious venereal infection of members of the family Equidae caused by Taylorella equigenitalis, a bacterium unrecognized…
Hypotrichosis Basic Information Definition Less than the normal amount or density of hair Synonym(s) Hair follicle dystrophy Epidemiology Genetics and Breed Predisposition Arabians and Appaloosas are reportedly predisposed (the long…
Cardiotoxic Plants Basic Information Definition Cardiac disease subsequent to exposure to toxic plants Synonym(s) • Oleander poisoning (Nerium oleander) • Summer pheasant’s eye poisoning (Adonis aestivalis) • Grayanotoxin intoxication (Azalea…
Esophageal Fistula Basic Information Definition Permanent opening of esophagus draining to the skin surface Epidemiology Risk Factors • Esophageal rupture • Esophageal surgery Associated Conditions and Disorders Esophageal fistula may…
Esophageal Obstruction Basic Information Definition Obstruction of the esophageal lumen Synonym Choke Epidemiology Risk Factors • Horses and ponies that have ravenous appetites or “bolt” their feed may be at…
