Do you want to ensure that you don’t miss the subtle signs of laminitis in horses? One of the biggest fears as a horse owner is laminitis, vets also share this fear because once a horse has a laminitic episode, it will likely trouble the horse for life.
The Most Common Signs of Laminitis
It is vitally important that you can recognise the early signs of laminitis so that you can prevent the disease process from progressing.
So often vets are called out to see a horse with a shuffling lameness where the owner thinks it is related to arthritis.
If you think your horse is “a bit stiff”, the first thing I’d like you to do is rule out laminitis as a potential cause.
Once a horse has had one bout of laminitis, it will always be susceptible to laminitis. With the early intervention of appropriate care, we can improve the prognosis.
Our article Causes Of Laminitis In Horses discusses more about what predisposed your horse to this life threatening problem in the first place.
But first, we need to recognize the signs of laminitis. It’s also important to note that many of these signs that we see can be due to other problems such as a hoof abscess or tying up.
If you notice any one of these signs, get in touch with Your Vet Online and we can help you to triage your horse with the care your horse or pony needs immediately.
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