Laminitis in horses

The word laminitis strikes fear into any horse owner who’s experienced it, but did you realise your horse could be as at risk as any other? Danica Pollard from the Animal Health Trust explains why and what you can do to prevent it

Laminitis is not something we ever want to see our horses go through. Here are some of the early signs to watch for when it comes to laminitis.

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Guest post by Spillers Feeds: Laminitis can have devastating and sometimes fatal outcomes and although no horse or pony is immune to the condition, there are particular breeds, health conditions and lifestyles that make some…

Laminitis is inflammation of the tissues that connect the hoof wall to the coffin bone in a horse's foot.

Hoof temps, black walnut trees, increased heart rates and other weird things to know about laminitis and founder in horses.

If you notice your horse is not his normal self or is walking oddly, you may need to have him checked for laminitis. This disease can strike any horse at any age, and you should watch for the signs. If you don't know the symptoms or what...

Attention to routine nursing care by the owner is usually the most significant factor in influencing the recovery rate of a horse afflicted with Laminitis and/or Founder.

The word laminitis elicits fear among horse owners because many associate it with the end of the horse’s career, and sometimes the horse’s life. Laminitis is a catastrophic syndrome that should always be treated as an emergency; however, recent research and new techniques used to treat this condition now make it possible to save horses that might have died. A diagnosis of laminitis is no longer a death sentence.

If you notice your horse is not his normal self or is walking oddly, you may need to have him checked for laminitis. This disease can strike any horse at any age, and you should watch for the signs. If you don't know the symptoms or what...