Laminitis starts at a microscopic level well before actual lameness sets in.
Signs of laminitis in horses.
Laminitis is an inflammatory condition of the laminae within a horse s feet the tissues that attach the pedal bone.
The key with laminitis is to make sure you catch it early to ensure you give your horse the best chance for a full recovery.
The first obvious sign of laminitis is lameness.
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.
Keep reading for early signs to watch for with laminitis.
There are several signs you can look for that may indicate that laminitis is setting in.
Careful horse owners can learn to recognize the subtle signs caused by microscopic changes call their veterinarian.
Laminitis results from the disruption constant intermittent or short term of blood flow to the sensitive and insensitive laminae.
A horse with laminitis will often have an accelerated pulse.
Signs of laminitis in horses.
A horse with laminitis may rock their weight from one side of their body to the other.
A horse seems tender footed and doesn t want to bear complete weight on a hoof.