I will sound a complete idiot, but where is the pulse to check for laminitus? Iv'e tried to find it on numerous occasions. Is it always there or only when laminitis manifests itself?
I had the vet out on Monday, who reckoned he could feel a slightly raised pulse on my pony and, despite him placing my finger on it I couldn't feel it!! It's very difficlt to find and I think you would need a vet to show you.
I can locate it by the groove on the inside of the fetlock if you run your finger around the bottom part of the fetlock you will feel it - I usually find the pulse around there, although not if it is very weak.
Yes, there is a 'V' shaped groove on the inside of all 4 legs just underneath the fetlock joint (will probably be terribly embarassed as this will turn out to have a technical name
). This is where you can find the pulse, although you may have to move fingers front or back a little bit. I seem to have been nominated official 'pulse checker' on my yard, and the exact place can vary a little.
It's hard to find which is a good sign, if it's raised with lami you can't miss it. Make sure you feel with your fingers, your thumb has a pulse and I've seen that throw people before.
If you find a raised pulse I would take action for a pre-lami horse and if still concerned or it's a very strong pulse and horse is showing other signs then get the vet.