PPID Flashcards
what is PPID
neurodegeneration of neurons causing increase in POMC and POMC products- ACTH
who gets PPID
older horses, slowly progressive
what are the clinical signs of PPID
delayed shedding, muscle loss, regional adiposity, laminitis, chronic infections
why do we care about PPID? who cares about a long haired horse?
immune suppression, EMS- laminitis, neuro signs from hypertrophy of pars intermedia
how to diagnose late stage PPID
ACTH baseline
how to diagnose in early stage
TRH stim test
what time of the year can interfere with our test
grey zone is biggest in the fall.
what is the treatment for PPID
pergolide for dopamine
manage decreased immune system- foot care, weight loss, dentals
what is the timeframe for PPID.
for life
when to recheck
1-3 mo post starting treatment then yearly
what is the goal of PPID treatment
resolution of clinical signs and a decrease in ACTH
