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| What is Founder? |
| When you go out to feed your horse and you
see him/her standing with his/her front legs out in front of him and most of his weight on
his hind legs. He continues to stand that way while you put his breakfast in his manger.
He slowly pivots towards you and can hardly walk on his front legs. First - You check him for injuries. If you find none call your vet immediately. If he has laminitis (founder) it is crucial that you seek medical help for your horse right away. The veterinary world has come a long way in new and innovative treatments for laminitis. But your vet must be able to treat it immediately for the best results. Horses can founder from being too fat, too stressed, from drugs, too much water, too much grain, or even improper shoeing. As with colic symptoms, it is wise to check with your vet before the situation calls for it. When your vet is out be sure to ask him about your horses weight and condition. If your horse is too fat, have him advise you on what to do and what to watch for. ________________________ Check out the Vet Column.. |
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