Laminitis treatment
Equine laminitis is one of the most serious of problems you are likely to encounter.
As a horse or pony owner you should know what is normal behaviour for your horse or pony.
Is your horse or pony displaying any abnormal behaviour or lameness?.
Laminitis is a very common cause of unsoundness, seen more in ponies.
It is essentially inflammation of the lamellae of the hoof, causing damage to the laminae of the hoof wall or, more properly, of the entire thickness of the layer of skin which intervenes between the hoof and the pedal or foot bone.
This is a seasonal problem, although occurrence is seen throughout the year.
It effects horse health in summer pasture and is the most debilitating of equine diseases.
If left unmanaged it is a recurring disease, very common in ponies.
Contact your vet first, as pain relief should be the number one priority.
The farrier may also be required to stabilise the foot and in most cases remove the shoes.
Provide a deep litter bedding, which covers the whole of the stable area, to provide additional support.
The best products to use are shavings, hemp based products, sand or peat.
Straw or paper do not pack down as much as other bedding products.
The pony must be taken off the grass.
Your vet will advise you on a weight loss programme, as all ponies are individuals.
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