Elvis
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My sisters pony who we've owned for 9 years has previously been a poor doer but has caught us all out this year by ending up rather fat. He is now muzzled when turned out over night and then only has a small haynet when he's in during the day. He is already exercised a decent amount and is actually pretty fit. I'm not sure there is much else we can do to try and help him lose weight, although we are open to suggestions.
But the thing I'm really worried about is how cresty he has become. His top line has developed considerably over the last 12-18 months, but then he's also become very cresty. Which has worsened with the weight gain. Could this be a sign of cushings? He is 18, but has no other symptoms. What can we do to reduce his crest?
Sorry the photos aren't the best, but if you look at the middle of his neck you can see the horrible wobbly section of his crest.
He has also developed some rubs on his face presumably from the muzzle and head collar. They are both sheep skin lined as he's a bit sensitive, but still rubbing, apart from sudocream is there much else we can do to help this?
But the thing I'm really worried about is how cresty he has become. His top line has developed considerably over the last 12-18 months, but then he's also become very cresty. Which has worsened with the weight gain. Could this be a sign of cushings? He is 18, but has no other symptoms. What can we do to reduce his crest?
Sorry the photos aren't the best, but if you look at the middle of his neck you can see the horrible wobbly section of his crest.
He has also developed some rubs on his face presumably from the muzzle and head collar. They are both sheep skin lined as he's a bit sensitive, but still rubbing, apart from sudocream is there much else we can do to help this?
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