Many of the donkeys i see are suffering from chronic laminitis.
Treating laminitis in donkeys.
Signs of acute laminitis include the following.
Laminitis is one of the most serious crippling diseases of horses ponies and donkeys.
Heat in the feet.
Lameness especially when a horse is turning in circles.
Increased digital pulse in the feet most easily palpable over either sesamoid bone at the level of the fetlock.
Treating these horses involves a combination of many alternative and complementary modalities including acupuncture herbs homeopathy and the most important of all nutrition.
Treatment can require a lot of time and money whether successful or not and requires a good deal of energy from the carer for an extended period of time.
As with many diseases prompt treatment can make all the difference.
Also other organic herbs for inflammation and thyroid support.
Her mashes have an herb maybe kelp that has magnesium in it.
Treating these horses involves a combination of many alternative and complementary modalities including acupuncture herbs homeopathy and the most important of all nutrition.
If you suspect your donkey has laminitis ensure it has access to a deep bed of shavings easy access to food and water then call your vet immediately.
Chronic laminitis can be a very difficult disease to treat however by using natural treatments the success rate increases significantly.
Severe and recurring cases of laminitis can reduce a horse s usefulness or result in the horse being destroyed to prevent further suffering.
As with many diseases prompt treatment can make all the difference.
Chronic laminitis can be a very difficult disease to treat however by using natural treatments the success rate increases significantly.
If you suspect your donkey has laminitis ensure it has access to a deep bed shavings is much better than straw easy access to food and water and ask your vet to visit as soon as possible.
Shifting lameness when standing.
If a donkey s foot becomes overgrown you should obtain a radiograph prior to trimming to check for any changes to the bone within the hoof.
Pain in the toe region when.
It is highly likely that many suffer from equine metabolic syndrome from over feeding and lack of exercise.
So when your donkey loses her extra weight that may help too.
Your vet will probably prescribe painkillers such as phenylbutazone commonly known as bute a very common pain killer.
A vet should also be consulted for pain relief.
You should aim to keep limbs as low as possible during trimming.
That along with proper and supportive footing are two of the treatments used in helping to alleviate the pain disease.
Farriers may find trimming donkey feet difficult due to their size and in some cases awkwardness.
Treatment for laminitis can vary depending on the severity of the condition but the mainstay for years is to get your horse started on a regimen of phenylbutazone which is a powerful anti inflammatory.
