I've got an elderly mini mule who was just diagnosed w/Cushings. He's been dropping weight in spite of being on a very controlled diet recommended by the Yahoo Cushings group and my vet wants to get more calories in him. He's regular on dentals because he has a really screwed up mouth and can only eat soaked meals 4-5 times/day. My vet would like to get a lot more calories in him and we're torn regarding what to feed him. Obviously I want to stay away from too much starch although his insulin/glu levels are within normal range. We've added a bit of alfalfa pellets and it's only been a few days and he's perky as all get out. His pergolide has been ordered and should be here by Monday.
Has anyone had any luck with a complete feed for a Cushings mini? It goes against all the advice of the Cushings group but I want him to have much more weight on him. Currently he's on soaked Ontario Dehy cubes, plain, soaked beet pulp, Linpro vitamin supplement & omega horseshine.
Thanks so much,
Kristie & Bashful
Has anyone had any luck with a complete feed for a Cushings mini? It goes against all the advice of the Cushings group but I want him to have much more weight on him. Currently he's on soaked Ontario Dehy cubes, plain, soaked beet pulp, Linpro vitamin supplement & omega horseshine.
Thanks so much,
Kristie & Bashful
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