scats
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Diva started on her inhaler last Saturday. I had spoken at length with the vet about the use of steroids and we agreed that oral steroids with her was too much of a risk at this time of year in particular, but that the systematic uptake of inhaled steroids is so low that the vet said he wasnt aware of any cases of laminitis being caused because of this...
Of course Diva has taken it upon herself to prove him wrong and last night came down with her first ever bout of laminitis. I am strict with her management as she is a good doer and believed to have EMS- overnight turnout only in restricted area of her winter field, soaked hay in day (which she doesnt even touch anyway) and kept in as much work as she can manage with her trachea. Vet agreed it is very coincidental that she had just started the inhaler and this happened. It might have simply been the final nail in the coffin, so to speak, but we do believe its had some involvement.
So pony is confined to barracks, deep bed and Bute and I am walking around in a total state because I feel like its all my fault. Trying to help one issue and I cause one even more horrendous. Just hoping we can get her through this. Shes bright and bubbly, standing fine, just uncomfortable when she moves. Warm feet and felt pulse in one last night but this morning it has gone.
Has anyone had a horse come down with laminitis after using an inhaler?
Of course Diva has taken it upon herself to prove him wrong and last night came down with her first ever bout of laminitis. I am strict with her management as she is a good doer and believed to have EMS- overnight turnout only in restricted area of her winter field, soaked hay in day (which she doesnt even touch anyway) and kept in as much work as she can manage with her trachea. Vet agreed it is very coincidental that she had just started the inhaler and this happened. It might have simply been the final nail in the coffin, so to speak, but we do believe its had some involvement.
So pony is confined to barracks, deep bed and Bute and I am walking around in a total state because I feel like its all my fault. Trying to help one issue and I cause one even more horrendous. Just hoping we can get her through this. Shes bright and bubbly, standing fine, just uncomfortable when she moves. Warm feet and felt pulse in one last night but this morning it has gone.
Has anyone had a horse come down with laminitis after using an inhaler?