Hi All, Firstly, although I have been reading posts here for several weeks, I have just joined the group. I have several queries for you, but first a little...
... sorry to hear about your pony lesley -white line disease is awful. one of the liveries at my yard has recently been diagnosed with it. she has had...
White Line Disease can be differentiated from laminitis by its location. WLD affects the stratum medium while laminitis affects the stratum internum. Peter Van...
In a message dated 01/07/03 10:46:06 AM E. Australia Standard Time, ... Dear Katy and list, I will try and answer some more of the questions when I have time...
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... though.) I thought it was exo-toxemia latterly, according to Pollitt - ie the toxins produced as bacteria multiply rapidly, rather than as they die off? ...
... though.) I thought it was exo-toxemia latterly, according to Pollitt - ie the toxins produced as bacteria multiply rapidly, rather than as they die off? ...
I started using Founderguard last year. It is difficult to say how effective it was as it was used in conjunction with other measures. The pony did make a good...
I have been using Founderguard for 3 years now, in this time my pony has had no recurrence of laminitis. I ensure he has only access to very limited grazing...
I use founderguard on my two. As a preventative for the mare, & to keep the geldings laminitis at bay. He is also kept in at night now. Not sure what has...
Greetings all, I'm very pleased to report that our mini has just completed his 3rd day of what we would consider 100% mobility. His head is up, and he trots of...
I never wanted to be a member of this group, but despite my best efforts with my mare, here I am. She came in lame two weeks ago and of course I knew what it...
Hi Gillian, I know exactly how you feel - my horse had laminitis last year and I felt terrible as I thought I had been being so careful - he also is a good...
Hi there, Oh I so know what you mean about guilt, I felt such terrible guilt - but I have since realised that I was too hard on myself - and I am sure that you...
Thank you so much for your replies. I am so sorry you have been through this too but your experiences are a help to me now. Errys lameness began two Saturdays...
Hang in there. The more you'll learn, the better you'll be able to deal with this. My Morgan had his first ( and last !!!- I'm trying :-) episode last June ,...
Has anyone on the list ever heard of a mineral supplement product called "Power Horse" or has anyone used it, and if so, with what results?? I have an...
Hiya, No sorry, not heard of that one. Kind regards, Sam ... _________________________________________________________________ Find a cheaper internet access...
Hiya, The strong digital pulse is due to the blood vessels in the laminae being disrupted. If your mare still has a strong pulse - that tells you that the ...
Hi Sam, so far no xrays have been suggested. I expect we are still waiting to see how it goes in the next few weeks. I am going to be so careful of all this! I...
Hi Gillian, are you based in the UK? I was told that my arab had to wear pedal bone supports, in the shape of heart bar shoes,for the rest of his life. Instead...
Hi Everyone. I am new to this board. I have a TB mare that was diagnosed with subclinical laminitis (mild laminar inflammation) about a month ago. She only...
Dear Sam, Thanks so much for your response. I have read through many of the messages here. So much info. Sometimes I wonder if too much info is a good thing??...
Hi Kelly, Yep I agree with you - I think too much information can be a bad thing!!! Especially with laminitis - there is such a lot of info out there isn't ...
Hi All, I have a once mechanically foundered horse...what are your questions?? Lorrie ... From: ohyellowdog To: laminitis@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July...
... questions?? ... Hi Lorrie, I have a TB mare that is apparently experiencing mild laminitis due to slow hoof growth and an aggressive trimming schedule. To...
Kelly Yes. Partially. The first remedy is to get her toe shortened up - this puts strain on the laminae connecting to the hoofwall in front of the coffin...
Kelly, If the heel is less than 1 1/8" high from the hairline - leave it alone, your horse's movement will get the circulation going and it will again grow....
Kelly, One more thought, an agressive trim schedule is one trim daily or every other day, and sometimes that is what is necessary to bring a laminitic horse...