Hi All,If it?s not one thing it?s another with my poor boy?So after solving the lameness issues (arthritis and secondary SIJ pain) with 6 monthly steroid injections, a balls-to-the-wall rehabilitation plan and monthly physio and massage, plus tackling the pain related behavioural issues, he?s now showing signs of EGUS?including; irritability when grooming and rugging ? especially if I?m near his belly, pulling faces, grinding his teeth, swishing his tail at me, generally being a miserable sod both on the ground and under saddle (but then I would be too)! He hasn?t dropped weight, tucked up or gone off his food, nor has he had a squeaky bum or a dull coat. And he isn?t particularly girthy ? but I guess they?re all different!The signs started circa 3 weeks ago at which point he had a veterinary visit and it was found that he was stiff so had to have his hocks re-medicated (they were due anyway), his teeth checked which weren?t due but were found to be all in order ? we also discussed bitting according to his needs and I was advised that the French link snaffle I use is fine, he has 4 weekly physio and massage, his feet done every 4 weeks with ?special shoes? and his saddle was checked in November 17 so we know it?s none of these! (Yes, he costs me a fortune)?I have already called the vet who is coming to scope him next week at £400. I?m almost certain that it is EGUS given the symptoms, his breed (TB), history (Ex-Racer) and temperament (stressy, sensitive, hot). So watch this space for the results?I just hope it?s not too far advanced. >.<He always has been a poor doer and although he eats a lot, I have him on a (I think, relatively) low sugar and starch hard feed diet for his weight (537kg) at 163g and 437g per day respectively over a total of 4.5kg of hard feed per day, fed over 3 feeds in winter with a calmer and Buteless as recommended by my vet as an alternative to Bute in his lunch. Plus, he turned out for at least 8 hours a day on good grass despite the winter and has access to ad-lib hay and a greedy feeder net full of haylage when he is in overnight. He never runs out of forage?and it is hung in various locations around his stable to keep him moving.This is my first experience with EGUS and I was wondering if anyone else had experience with EGUS and could advise: - a) How much the full Treatment Cost, (I will pay irrespective but would like to gear myself up)?b) Any supplements you give for prevention or maintenance and which worked best,c) What you feed,d) Any other advice.Thanks in advance?I?m so worried about him! He was such a lost soul when I brought him home after a tough life and he so deserves to be healthy and happy!
01-03-2018, 09:53 PM
EGUS - Treatment Cost, Prevention, Feed/Supplement Advice please
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