At 11:29:57 on 01.08.09, jaykay wrote:
My horse is a seasonal headshaker, it is partially controlled with a tincture that my vet makes up for me, but he is still not too comfortable. I am currently trying some eye drops that have apparently helped some horses for whpm sunloght is a factor, which seems to be the case - he is generally better in wet weather, but maybe that is due to change in pollen count or something. However, I'm not finding it easy to administer eye drops 4 times a day, and though am getting better, still tend to get some down my arm rather than in his eyes! I am considering trying one of those medinose gadgets that are supposed to help hayfever in humans, with an infra-red probe you put up the nose - do you think there is any harm trying it? Though I suspect probes are too short to have much effect

At 12:52:44 on 02.08.09, HorseVet wrote:
As you say I suspect the gadget is not going to get to a big enough area to make a difference. I would suggest going down a homeopathic route. I have a number of clients who send me a hair sample to make up a bio-resonance remedy for such problems and it seems to get good results in most cases. If you live near Wiltshire there may be another option but it would need me to inject it! Best wishes HorseVet
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At 22:30:15 on 03.08.09, The Practitioner wrote:
I am curious to know what treatment you recommend for head shaking HorseVet and how effective it is. One of my mares is a chronic head shaker. I am able to make her comfortable but despite trying all manner of treatments the problem has remained. She went over to Liverpool for a spell with Derek Knottenbelt and his team a number of years back, but this eventually drew a blank aswell. What is your approach?

At 22:09:25 on 28.08.09, canter wrote:
A short note to the practitioner. Have you had your horses teeth checked? Could even be abcesses under the teeth.

At 22:56:00 on 02.09.09, HorseVet wrote:
I often find head-shaking is a teeth issue and again there are very few people who know what to look for despite the number of so-called qualified people out there - that includes most vets too! If the teeth are definitely OK I use bio-resonance/homeopathic type remedies either aimed at pollen allergies if there is strong evidence it's that or I have a general head-shaking formula I've had some good feedback on. Best wishes. HorseVet
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At 23:02:51 on 08.02.10, Teen wrote:
Hello, can you put my mind at rest please, my mare had to be put down due to having grand mal seizures, her epilepsy was confirmed at Newmarket after a period of time of being told that she was a head shaker by my vet at the time. I often wonder if I had only pursued my first instinct that it was something more sinister than head shaking, an earlier diagnoses & treatment could have resulted in a different outcome. I assume your going to say no it wouldn't have as I guess I already know the answer, but I am still interested in your opinion. Thank-you

At 11:51:35 on 09.03.10, hannahbananaroxsox wrote:
if he headshakes because of pollen, why dont you get one of those nose nets that you can attach to the noseband on his bridle. you can get ones that attach to the headpiece and cover the eyes and nose. i used to know someone with a pony that was a headshaker and they tried a nose net and he stopped immediatly

At 18:28:51 on 09.03.10, jaykay wrote:
Thanks for the thought, have tried various nose nets, plus using a stocking over his nose, and full face net,but makes no difference.I have recently had blood tests on him for another problem, but tested negative for pollen allergy, even though I keep thinking it must be something like that.