Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) is a genetic disease affecting many breeds of horses. There are two identified types of PSSM: PSSM Type 1 and PSSM Type 2. In this week's podcast, we focus in on PSSM Type 1. During the podcast, we discuss what PSSM is and how Type 1 is identifiable in horses. We address which horses are at risk of this genetic disease and what it means to their health. Diet is a major factor in reducing the severity of PSSM and thus, we give tips on how best to manage them. We also talk about other ways owners can help reduce the severity of this disease. The bottom line is, with careful management, PSSM horses can and do live healthy and happy lives.
PSSM does differ from another common genetic disorder, Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP), which we covered in another podcast episode that can be found HERE
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