Brain Tumour....Behavioural Issues?!! Advice Needed.....

Ferns Magic Breeze said:
I don't believe feed is the issue or supplements she has been on the same feed etc for the last 3 months+ which has been advised for her by Top spec?
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Well, there is your answer!

I believe that TopSpec, even though it is advertised as cereal free does indeed contain cereals. As I was reading your OP, I was thinking "Food". I was reminded of the WelshxTB mare I used to own who was extremely sensitive and apparently unpredictable, although when we knew it was food related we could predict her behaviour and related it to when she had last eaten. There were times when she seemed oblivious to what was going on around her/where she was - very dangerous!Please for your horse's safety and your own take her off all feed and supplements, except grass/hay for 3 weeks and see if there is any improvement.
 
Pearlsasinger said:
Well, there is your answer!

I believe that TopSpec, even though it is advertised as cereal free does indeed contain cereals. As I was reading your OP, I was thinking "Food". I was reminded of the WelshxTB mare I used to own who was extremely sensitive and apparently unpredictable, although when we knew it was food related we could predict her behaviour and related it to when she had last eaten. There were times when she seemed oblivious to what was going on around her/where she was - very dangerous!Please for your horse's safety and your own take her off all feed and supplements, except grass/hay for 3 weeks and see if there is any improvement.
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I agree with this. If you must feed for weight maintenance (and don't forget that constant pain is the best remover of condition there is) then eliminate all sugar and just feed straights (oats are best, don't worry about them being "heating") and hay. Hopefully the vet will do a nose to tail examination including a neurological work-up. My horse was found to have brain damage thanks to a thorough exam, it certainly wasn't there when I bought her.
 
Thanks all for the advice and help. Vet has been out this morning and given her a thorough examine. Eyes are all clear, No Pain through back, No lameness, No Teeth problems. Her Ovaries are the problem and she is now on some medication to try help her settle them down if that doesn't help we will re scan ovaries and try her on some regumate. X
 
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