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Q:My 27-year-old pony has been having seizures off and on for two years now. I have noticed that when her protein levels have been increased with feeding, especially in the springtime when the new grass appears, the seizures appear more frequently. Is it possible that the high protein levels could cause a seizure, or is it just coincidence and there might be something else going on?


A:It is understandable that you are concerned about your pony's recurrent seizures, and your veterinarian is justified in communicating the risk of potentially serious trauma that she could sustain during a seizure. So yes, there is certainly your pony's quality of life to consider. There are a few conditions that could be causing your pony's seizures, but they are unlikely to be related to the protein in her feed. The more likely possible causes ... Read more...

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