As Paddy555 has explained, I also highly doubt her CK levels will decrease if she is standing in on box rest. Management wise PSSM horses/ponies should be able to move about in a paddock, I would actually expect her to slowly deteriorate standing in. There is lots of research from the states...
My friend has a 5 yo mare with PSSM and she is very carefully managed. She is in a paddock by herself with neighbours next door for company. She is lightly backed (the vet recommended waiting) at the moment, with the aim to get her broken in this year. She is on very very poor grazing to...
I cannot tell you how fantastic I have found this feed to be putting condition on my old WB. He is a hot head and generally does 'heat up' with conditioning feeds, so I was plesantly surprised when there was very little reaction to coolstance. He is very good at turning his nose up at feed as...
As you say not great to hear that he is ill but good news that there is something that you can actively treat! Got my fingers crossed for a positive outcome for you, keep us updated :)
My boy is now 27 and still very happy to be in work. He always has from about mid Oct - end Feb off work and we gradually work up to being fit enough to ride prelim dressage in the summer and enjoy a good blast down the beach :)
Due to daylight I can only hack at the weekend so I go in the...