Treating Laminitis Naturally

Stop feeding all grain based feeds and pasture.

Treating laminitis naturally.

Chronic laminitis can be a very difficult disease to treat however by using natural treatments the success rate increases significantly. As mentioned earlier in the article there are many natural options to help a horse with laminitis. Consequently treatment regimens for both acute and chronic laminitis generally remain empiric and are based on the past experience of the attending clinician all treatments should however. Treating these horses involves a combination of many alternative and complementary modalities including acupuncture herbs homeopathy and the most important of all nutrition.

Both laminitis and founder are treated successfully with the following procedures. The natural treatment of laminitis in horses is possible. My approach to treating laminitis is a course of liquid herbal extract prescriptions which provide liver detoxification and stimulate the circulation to the hoof while continuing to resolve pain and inflammation as outlined above. In most cases nsaid medications will also be used to reduce swelling and to manage pain.

This might seem like a bizarre quack remedy but the science behind it is compelling. Vitamins omega fatty acids relaxation in a stress free environment and proper nutrition through feed and other supplementation. It is extremely important to differentiate the treatment including the nutrition depending on the cause of the laminitis. Feed only grass hay until advised by your veterinarian.

The success of this approach to laminitis hinges on trimming the feet often ideally 2x weekly keeping the horse on firm non concussive ground during the recovery period when he is barefoot and using removable boots when working him on hard or rocky ground to prevent stone bruises until enough sole and hoof wall thickness builds up and enough stronger new laminae grow down to return the coffin bone to a more normal position. The first is my herbal anti inflammatory alleviate to replace bute if your horse is in pain. Initial treatment of laminitis is focused on reducing the swelling and inflammation in order to prevent further deterioration of the laminae. Treating these horses involves a combination of many alternative and complementary modalities including acupuncture herbs homeopathy and the most important of all nutrition.

Cryotherapy is frequently utilized to cool the hoof and to naturally reduce inflammation. Bute brings with it enormous problems of its own and if your horse gets to be on it for more than a few weeks you can end up with ulceration or other side effects.