Careful horse owners can learn to recognize the subtle signs caused by microscopic changes call their veterinarian and.
Buying a pony with laminitis.
Hoof rings or slipper shaped feet are predisposed to future episodes because they have fewer healthy laminae remaining to support the.
If you suspect laminitis consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.
Horses which show signs of previous episodes of laminitis e g.
Provide good routine health and hoof care.
Keep this in mind when you re looking to buy a horse as well as this is an indication that they have had a laminitic episode before and may need a special diet.
In a one year study of danish horses with and without laminitis harris and nanna luthersson dvm found that allowing a previously pasture restricted horse to have free choice grass or moving.
However any horse suffering a condition mentioned above may also be affected.
Introduce your horse to lush pasture gradually.
Consult your equine practitioner to formulate a good dietary plan.
Fat ponies and their cross breeds are most predisposed to laminitis.
One last note about laminitis.
What do you guys think.
I have the opportunity to buy a 17 yr old pony that had a bout of lamintis last year.