Managing the Chronically Laminitic Horse
Cage Cruise, DVM, CF
January 28, 2025
A podiatrist gives his tips for keeping a horse with chronic laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome comfortable.
A podiatrist gives his tips for keeping a horse with chronic laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome comfortable.
An equine nutritionist shares tips to reduce impaction colic risk in senior horses, focusing on hydration, digestion, proper feeding practices, and more.
Proper shoeing aligns with a horse’s conformation and job, enhancing natural abilities with minimal interference.
Researchers found that a herd of Icelandic horses survived after their water source froze amid snowstorms. But, as a rule, horses should always have access to fresh water.
Should you adjust your horse’s diet if he will have time off during winter? What changes are safe to make? An equine nutritionist explains.
Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.
Horses that are used to being on pasture during the spring, summer, and fall might experience nutrient deficiencies during the winter.
As your horse ages, dental problems might develop that require changes to his diet.
If your horse stops eating, consult a vet to rule out medical issues, check feed quality, consider behavioral factors, and use palatable options to stimulate appetite.
Horses tend to drink less as the temperature of their water drops. However, when given the choice between cold and warm water, horses consume the former.
Learn how to calculate the amount of forage your horse or pony needs to achieve a healthy weight and what types of hay might be best for weight loss.
Learn how to add calories safely to a metabolic horse’s diet without putting him at a greater risk of developing laminitis.
Some people believe scratching a tense horse will reinforce her fearful behavior. Read what an equine behavior expert says.
Improving the air quality in your barn can protect horses and humans against respiratory dysfunction.
Keep your broodmare at a healthy weight to help ensure her and her foal’s safety during gestation and foaling.
Rapid weight loss can lead to hyperlipemia, a serious and sometimes fatal condition.
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