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