Signs Of Laminitis In Ponies

On the flipside a horse that picks his feet up too often might also be showing early signs of laminitis van eps says.

Signs of laminitis in ponies. Shifting lameness when standing. Signs of acute laminitis include the following. The first obvious sign of laminitis is lameness. Horses and even more so ponies will.

Lameness especially when a horse is turning in circles. It s also important to note that many of these signs that we see can be due to other problems such as a hoof abscess or tying up. But first we need to recognise the signs of laminitis. Pain in the toe region when pressure is applied with hoof testers.

To recognize and treat laminitis in a horse start by looking out for the initial signs of laminitis which include loss of appetite and pain while walking. Horses normally shift their weight between feet about two or three times. You might also see your horse pushing its feet forward to relieve the pain while standing. Additionally check to see if your horse has flaky hooves or odd shaped rings on them.

A horse seems tender footed and doesn t want to bear complete weight on a hoof. If you notice any one of these signs get in touch with your vet online and we can help you to triage your horse with the care your horse or pony needs immediately.