Jem
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Post by Jem on Dec 29, 2005 16:51:57 GMT 1
Hey all, thanx all for your lovely coments. Blue is alot better now, and we have worked out a routine now, he is stabled at night, and out in a small pen with NO grass just hay during the day. He is still very footy, but is so much better. we will continue like this and see how we go. I am in cullompton tinker, not far from exeter. Not sure where abouts you are. Your coments were very helpful, thanx so much xxxx xxxx jem xxxx
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Persianhorse
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Post by Persianhorse on Dec 29, 2005 20:40:48 GMT 1
Hi Jem Laminitis may affect one or all four feet.Most commonly it affects the two forefeet. Laminitis has been noted to occur as a result of thee following: Grain Founder- caused by ingestion of reater quantities of grain than can be tolerated by the horse.This founder is associated with enterotoxemia,the presence in the blood of toxins produced in the intestines. Water Founder- caused by ingestion of large amounts of water by an overheated horse-possibly an enterotoxic effect. Road Founder- the result of concussion to the feet from hard or fast work on aa hard surface or standing too long on a hard surface.This is possibly just sore foot syndrome but it may be that a toxemic condition develops in these cases,too. Grass Founder - common among horses grazed on lush pasture,particularly clover and alfalfa.This type of founder more often affects fat horses.It can also occur in winter when feeding legume haye.This is probably an enterotoxic effect. Foal (postparturient) Founder- the result of retaining portions of fetal membranes (afterbirth) or a uterine infection resulting in a systemic toxic condition.
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Post by samcspottyhorses on Dec 29, 2005 21:00:52 GMT 1
Jem, just an observation, as I have never dealt with Lami myself, but I think owners are better at spotting managing the problems associated with this disease than vets who don't ride or have horses around. It's a very practical thing to deal with, and unless you have nursed a horse or pony with this it's hard to say you know better. My friend has a laminitic shetland and she just 'knows' what stage her pony is at, cos she has looked after her for years. She doesn't even call the vet now, she knows what to do (starvation diet for a start!). Her pony is much better now she has moved to a place with very poor grazing. So sorry for what you have been through with your Jester. I take my hat off to anyone who cares for a pony with lami. I'd be useless I'm sure. xxx
SamC
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