Is my senior mule's un-shed winter coat a sign of Cushing's?

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My 20 year old mule for the time he still hasnt lost last winters hair. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 1000 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Your mule may be suffering from Cushing's disease. Your veterinarian can easily diagnose or rule this out with a blood test. If your mule does have Cushing's disease, it will need medication to feel much better. Apart from that, if a horse or mule does not lose its winter coat by May, you need to clip it, as it will be too hot in summer, especially in the southwest.

Is my senior mule's un-shed winter coat a sign of Cushing's?

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