Possible Laminitis

[AngelzFyre]

Horsegirl, I had to go back to see what I wrote and you wrote to see what you were talking about

. I surely wasn't saying anything about your post at all and certainly not saying that you meant any forced exercise.
It was written just as my personal experience, nothing more and I apologize if it seemed otherwise.
I was commenting mostly on the exercising part that someone else posted about, taking it that it meant to start exercising him before the 9 days of stall rest were up.
The article link you posted was wonderful and very informative, thanks! I learn something new every day, even after being an equine vet tech for 20yrs...so I appreciate articles like that one. Treatments and procedures change by the moment anymore and I try to read everything I can get my hands on about horses, chickens, gardening. I totally agree with you that we have to choose which advice we follow for those in our charge and also agree about the vet AND the farrier treating in unison. We ALWAYS worked with the farriers in treating any laminitis cases, without them, anything we did was basically futile.
Take care and thanks!

 

[karanleaf]

Bloomingchicks I am soo releaved that your vet gave you such encouraging report. That's wonderful.

I believe there are some very wise and life educated folks here. But as Horsegirl stated it is always best to talk with the professionals.

Angelfyre. I too am very sorry for your loss. I know it was deeply felt... I too had gone through a loss 4 yrs ago I now have a lovely flower bed where Skippy resting place lies.

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This was the same points as I too meant , Horsegirl put her words together so well I had to quote parts. As I said I also went through this with my mare and the Vet & Farrier worked together with the radiographs to agree on the amount of correction needed. with their sage advise and care of managing her diet back onto grass and exercise when she was able. She is strong and healthy now. So is her filly.

I am so pleased to see that there are caring , conserned and conpassiontant (sp?) people on this forum.

You all are great bunch of animal loving folks

I hope no one took my comments the wrong way.
I certainly do not want to offend anyone

My DH said I talk too much some times he maybe right Hugg did I say that

Karan

 

[AngelzFyre]

Isn't offended at all..I appreciate both of your heartfelt condolences and extend the same to you Karenleaf, for your beloved Skippy.
I meant to thank horsegirl as well earlier

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I think everyone that offered help and suggestions did so with true compassion and honestly want what's best for the horse.
Who could ask for more than that? Great group, and whether it's chickens or horses or goats, or whatever... I always feel like you can ask on here and get the best help and answers for what you're looking for.

Heck..I'm even learning about canning food now and reading up on the cheese making and other recipes daily.
BYC'ers are awesome in my book!

 

[karanleaf]

Me too thanks

I got a large collection of cookbooks, 3 bookcases full if ya ever need a recipe I may just be able to find it.

I have really enjoyed this forum

I am so glad I came across it. This is my first year really trying to raise chickens. I have had horses a very long time , but never ducks or chickens.

Thanks for being there to chat back with. I am always learning, don't care how old I get

That's what I tell my 4H horse kids.
karan

 

[AngelzFyre]

Wow..someone that has more recipe books than I do! LOL I'll remember that. This is my first year with raising chickens too. I had 2 when I was in my teens, but we were in the city then and I couldn't keep them

. Same thing with ducks..someone gave me 2 at work and I could only keep them until I found a good home for them.
I've had horses over 35 yrs and worked as an equine vet tech for 20 of those. Small animal tech too, after a horse fell on me at work, and I had to "retire" from farm calls.
I love the chickens and am trying to get to the point I hatch my own eggs. Slowly but surely. I'm especially loving all the info on "alternative" medical care since there are so few vets that will work on chickens anymore.
Glad we got to "meet" on here! I'm here anytime if ya need anything. I'm learning too

,
Randi Lynn

 

[spook]

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Thanks for adding this, I am NOT a horse person and have only seen a pony founder.
Interestingly, someone at one point (around this pony) said to go in and just "cut" the hoof and drain it...eeek (don't do this because I mentioned it). Aparently that is what they do to race horses (?) so to keep them on the go without missing much time.
Also I had heard that you keep a horse in its stall for the treatment so to prevent further injury to the "coffin" bone in the hoof.
Personally I would think you'd have the potential for loosing the horse/pony from infection!

 

[verthandi]

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Thanks for adding this, I am NOT a horse person and have only seen a pony founder.
Interestingly, someone at one point (around this pony) said to go in and just "cut" the hoof and drain it...eeek (don't do this because I mentioned it). Aparently that is what they do to race horses (?) so to keep them on the go without missing much time.
Also I had heard that you keep a horse in its stall for the treatment so to prevent further injury to the "coffin" bone in the hoof.
Personally I would think you'd have the potential for loosing the horse/pony from infection!

Actually there is a thread of truth in this statement, but it might have gotten turned around in translation or lack of depth of explanation that was passed on. It can be used when a horse has severe founder. It is called a hoof resection.

 

[Solsken Farm]

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Thanks for adding this, I am NOT a horse person and have only seen a pony founder.
Interestingly, someone at one point (around this pony) said to go in and just "cut" the hoof and drain it...eeek (don't do this because I mentioned it). Aparently that is what they do to race horses (?) so to keep them on the go without missing much time. Also I had heard that you keep a horse in its stall for the treatment so to prevent further injury to the "coffin" bone in the hoof.
Personally I would think you'd have the potential for loosing the horse/pony from infection!

This also sounds like how some treat an abscess. Abscesses often occur in horses with founder. Don't get me talking about racetracks.....

You all are a great group. Angelzfyre! I saw your coops on another thread. They are beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[spook]

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This is a stupid question, but if Donkeys, horses, ponies can founder, can a mule? Weird question I know.

 

[karanleaf]

Yes, mules are also equine so is a Zebra. I have seen a Mule that was so badly foundered they had to put him down it was a very sad case.