laminitis

[BBP]

I'm so sorry. I hope you are okay and that you have someone to give you a big hug.

 

[OldNag]

she could still come right two months is not that long especially if she has rotation, my first horse only had a very mild attack which we caught early and she had two months box rest that was years ago before they made the connection with cushions being a cause, my mare I lost in July had cushings and ems she had rotation in one foot and was doing well after 3 months on prascend was almost sound but it came back

It is so unpredictable isn't it. Pony had alignment trim and Imprints 2 weeks ago and yet this week's Xrays show in her worst foot, no improvement in rotation, and there is more sinking. It should be improving. Vet is very, very concerned.

We lost another in July who had come sound but it recurred a few months later, too. She had Cushings and EMS.

In herself, pony is bright and happy, so we are keeping on trying.

 

[honetpot]

I agree with the people that say you need to get x-rays done asap, ideally with the farrier there to trim to them but at the very least get copies to him so he can trim to them within a day or so of them being taken. Without x-ray you don't know what you're dealing with. Regular farrier visits are crucial, getting those angles right & correct support fitted may mean the difference between pts & recovery, and just because you can't lift her feet doesn't mean a farrier won't be able to.

Do you have access to a stable? She really does need to be in on a very deep bed that goes right up to the door, it'll give her some support to her feet & also encourage her to lie down & take the weight off them - I hate to say it but she may not be laying down because she's worried she won't be able to get back up or because getting up is painful when she pulls into her front feet to stand. Soak her hay for the day overnight & vice versa, then rinse it well before feeding.

The swelling in her legs could be due to the veins being up because the inflammation is increasing the blood supply, it could be due to strain on tendons & ligaments, or it could be poor lymphatic drainage because she isn't moving much.

I'm shocked your vet isn't taking this more seriously, laminitis is normally viewed as an emergency & this sounds severe & has been going on a long time. Is he a specialist horse vet?

To sum up she needs stabling on a deep bed, x-rays & a farrier - all asap.

I agree with this.
There are some excellent support group and websites to get some good management ideas.
A deep bed is a must if possible or get something soft that packs her feet, small wood chip sand etc.
Some vets are excellent but a lot have never actually nursed a horse and actually know the practicalities, they give you a load of drugs and let you get on with it. You need more help.

 

[EquiEquestrian556]

I agree with this.
There are some excellent support group and websites to get some good management ideas.
A deep bed is a must if possible or get something soft that packs her feet, small wood chip sand etc.
Some vets are excellent but a lot have never actually nursed a horse and actually know the practicalities, they give you a load of drugs and let you get on with it. You need more help.

Have you seen the OP's latest post? The mare was sadly PTS 5 days ago.

 

[Pinkvboots]

It is so unpredictable isn't it. Pony had alignment trim and Imprints 2 weeks ago and yet this week's Xrays show in her worst foot, no improvement in rotation, and there is more sinking. It should be improving. Vet is very, very concerned.

We lost another in July who had come sound but it recurred a few months later, too. She had Cushings and EMS.

In herself, pony is bright and happy, so we are keeping on trying.

I really understand it's so soul destroying and you feel so helpless but if she is comfortable it's still early days and I have heard good things about the imprint shoes, my farrier said it can take a few months after the first trim until you can see a change in rotation and his dealt with a few laminitis cases where the vet was ready to give up and he and the owners have carried on and the horses did recover so there is hope.

 

[_HP_]

I really understand it's so soul destroying and you feel so helpless but if she is comfortable it's still early days and I have heard good things about the imprint shoes, my farrier said it can take a few months after the first trim until you can see a change in rotation and his dealt with a few laminitis cases where the vet was ready to give up and he and the owners have carried on and the horses did recover so there is hope.

This is why it is best to keep shoes off at first (and usepads and boots and pads instead)....
Rotation should not takes months to correct...it needs correcting ASAP and depending on the amount of rotation, should ideallt only takes weeks not months.
The hoof should be trimmed little and often until the rotation is corrected and this can't be done (easily)with shoes on.