Ataxia

2010-07-21 Thread Me Kint
This message is from: Me Kint Heather,    Remember that vets have patients that can not talk and tell them what is going on in their bodies.    My vet at first thought my Willem might have EPM because he was walking funny and it had a sudden onset.  I have the greatest respect for my vet.  H

Re: Ataxia

2010-07-21 Thread Lori Albrough
This message is from: Lori Albrough Heather, My impression is that Wobbler's syndrome is relatively rare in Fjords, at least compared to other breeds. I agree, sometimes it can be tough to deal with vets. We affectionately refer to them as "Dr Doom". I think they always have to lay out the

Heather, contact

2010-07-21 Thread Pedfjords
This message is from: pedfjo...@aol.com Michele Noonan ( # at the NFHR Pony Web, or write me if you have problems finding her ) She has experience with a Fjord with similar symptoms, also mixed bag of dx. from various vets. Hopefully she can advise you on what worked, what didnt and what she

Ataxia

2010-07-21 Thread Heather Baskey
This message is from: Heather Baskey Taking a deep breath prior to posting this.  I am looking for positive, constructive posts on what "might" be happening and if I can take any "Fjord Experience" to my vet, all the better.  I hope this comes out the right way, but I am not looking for sympat

Hodrocele Problem

2010-07-21 Thread dfle
This message is from: "dfle" Has anyone experienced a hydrocele in a Fjord gelding? My veterinarian used the Henderson castration implement for two years and I have a problem with a gelding. I am having the University Vet Hospital assessing what options we can take -- they say it really pro