3yr old Gelerlander with Shivers 1 week on

Muscle has begun to waste on hind quarters.She cannot back up at all now.The episodes which she suffers from are now effecting her neck and abdominal muscles.She is getting on well with the high oil feed but is currently showing no signs of improving her symptoms.She now has a rug on to keep her warm.have the vet coming tomorrow to take another look at her

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• Shivers
• Gelderlander
• Horse
• Equine

[suepuddleduck]

The vet said that there are definite signs of shivers but that the rate of progression us not common with shivers.she has had harvest mites on her legs which could be making her legs sore and be causing some abnormal leg movements. they are starting to clear up but has given me some Trimed to speed up the process. once her legs have healed he is going to take a muscle biopsy and a DNA sample.although shivers cannot be tested for other diseases/illnesses can be ruled out by taking DNA e.g EPSM xx

[punchjumper3744]

poor thing..i hope she gets better and is okay soon <3

[bballgirlmu1]

best of luck to you...i hope she will be okay

[DraftCrossDressage]

get her off sugar and starch and on to as much fat as possible... check out dietary advice from Dr. Beth Valentine and Dr. Stephanie Valberg for more information.

[minmashjess]

Thanks for puting up an update....I know it must be difficult for you to see her like this.

Take care.

[minmashjess]

Hi, Hope you don't mind me asking but how did you get on with the vets?

She is such a lovely mare, sending positive and healing vibes for her.

x

[minmashjess]

Hi, I posted on your other video. In just one week there is quite a deteriation, it must be extremely worrying for you.

Is there any chance of her being referred to a specialist vet?

Good luck with the vet today....keeping fingers crossed for you.

Lisa