| If you are looking for a laminitis cure you will be | | | | that you should also immediately contact a farrier |
| glad to know that there is one. However you | | | | that has knowledge and experience with laminitic |
| should also know that the quicker you start | | | | horses. If the horse has shoes on, the shoes |
| treatment the better chance you have of curing | | | | should be removed and the heels and walls |
| it. If laminitis is not taken care of soon enough it | | | | trimmed. Your farrier should also monitor the |
| can lead to founder and you do not want that for | | | | progress of your horse and make adjustments as |
| your horse. Yes, your horse can be cured and | | | | needed. |
| sound again if the correct methods are followed. | | | | As your horse recuperates he should be allowed |
| At the first signs of lameness you should call your | | | | free roaming exercise but just be sure he does |
| veterinarian to find out for sure if your horse | | | | not overdo it. The horse should not be worked or |
| does in fact have laminitis. Treatments will vary | | | | ridden and do not starve him, but you should |
| depending on the severity of the condition, but | | | | keep his body weight down as much as you can. |
| your vet will most likely give your horse a | | | | It will take several months, actually closer to a |
| painkiller and an anti-inflammatory medication to | | | | year or better before your horse is completely |
| begin with. | | | | sound and back to normal. If the correct |
| You should stall your horse in deep soft bedding | | | | measures are taken you will be able to see |
| such as shavings, sand or sawdust so that he will | | | | improvements as the weeks go by. The most |
| be more comfortable while standing. If you can, | | | | important advice that I can give you about a |
| you should also encourage him to lie down as this | | | | laminitis cure is that the sooner you take action |
| will relieve pressure and take the weight off of his | | | | and start treating your horse, the better chance |
| hooves. | | | | he has of making a full recovery. |
| Another important step with a laminitis cure is | | | | |