Farriers may find trimming donkey feet difficult due to their size and in some cases awkwardness.
Treating laminitis in donkeys.
Heat in the feet.
It is highly likely that many suffer from equine metabolic syndrome from over feeding and lack of exercise.
As with many diseases prompt treatment can make all the difference.
Laminitis is one of the most serious crippling diseases of horses ponies and donkeys.
Her mashes have an herb maybe kelp that has magnesium in it.
Also she has to lose about 100 lbs.
That along with proper and supportive footing are two of the treatments used in helping to alleviate the pain disease.
Increased digital pulse in the feet most easily palpable over either sesamoid bone at the level of the fetlock.
Signs of acute laminitis include the following.
Shifting lameness when standing.
A vet should also be consulted for pain relief.
Also other organic herbs for inflammation and thyroid support.
Lameness especially when a horse is turning in circles.
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.
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 of shavings easy access to food and water then call your vet immediately.
Severe and recurring cases of laminitis can reduce a horse s usefulness or result in the horse being destroyed to prevent further suffering.
So many donkeys are kept as companions and never do any work.
Many of the donkeys i see are suffering from chronic laminitis.
Treating these horses involves a combination of many alternative and complementary modalities including acupuncture herbs homeopathy and the most important of all nutrition.
Your vet will probably prescribe painkillers such as phenylbutazone commonly known as bute a very common pain killer.
Chronic laminitis can be a very difficult disease to treat however by using natural treatments the success rate increases significantly.
Pain in the toe region when.
My mare has chronic laminitis and will need to wear her ez boots when she is out side probably for ever.
So when your donkey loses her extra weight that may help too.
Treating these horses involves a combination of many alternative and complementary modalities including acupuncture herbs homeopathy and the most important of all nutrition.
As with many diseases prompt treatment can make all the difference.
You should aim to keep limbs as low as possible during trimming.
