melbiswas
Well-Known Member
Following forum discussions last night I thought I might share my experiences with this worrying condition.
MUNCHAUSENS-BY-PONY
Reading this forum can start this syndrome off. You read about problems and start to think your horse has them all.
The early signs are frenetic googling and sleep deprivation.
It is contagious and you can start to notice problems in your friends' horses too, or even other horses you see who have no connection to you.
As the disease progresses vet involvement is necessary. You will find yourself discussing issues knowledgeably with them. I even used the F- word with my vet (Forum you sillies, I would never swear at the lovely Ben, well not until I get the bill later). Don't worry I am sure he had heard it before, he had this resigned look....
The side effects of this condition are a greater knowledge of horsey ailments.
In my particular case I now know my oldies definitely don't have Cushing's (free blood tests) they are on a much healthier diet and my Tb is starting to cope barefoot. My new mare is not showing signs of pregnancy.
The only known cure is a large glass of wine
This condition is not to be confused with Vet-Fixation which is far more serious and financially fatal.
MUNCHAUSENS-BY-PONY
Reading this forum can start this syndrome off. You read about problems and start to think your horse has them all.
The early signs are frenetic googling and sleep deprivation.
It is contagious and you can start to notice problems in your friends' horses too, or even other horses you see who have no connection to you.
As the disease progresses vet involvement is necessary. You will find yourself discussing issues knowledgeably with them. I even used the F- word with my vet (Forum you sillies, I would never swear at the lovely Ben, well not until I get the bill later). Don't worry I am sure he had heard it before, he had this resigned look....
The side effects of this condition are a greater knowledge of horsey ailments.
In my particular case I now know my oldies definitely don't have Cushing's (free blood tests) they are on a much healthier diet and my Tb is starting to cope barefoot. My new mare is not showing signs of pregnancy.
The only known cure is a large glass of wine
This condition is not to be confused with Vet-Fixation which is far more serious and financially fatal.