Possible lami- help

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skewbald86

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My daughters welsh a is always on restricted grazing, he's never had laminitis from what I can find out about his past, and never had it with us, I am always ultra vigilant about it. Even when he had his jabs and teeth done last month the vet commented on how well he looked and no like normally little fatties they see.
Yesterday my yard owner changed the fencing (was plastic posts and tape to wooden steaks and tape) was super pleased this was happening. Thinking he would be put back in his normal well grazed down paddock. (I do mornings only, he's checked on pm) I get down this morning and yo has put him in a very lush paddock. He's gone cresty (didn't even know that was possible in 24hrs!) and his feet are warm, normally when I feel them in the morning they are cool. He's maybe ever so slightly footy on his off fore. But happy in himself. I've put him in his stable with old hay and got some on soak for tonight. Hosed his hooves (still warm). Is there anything else I can do? I've spoke to the vet they've said just to wait.
Is it possible after 24 hours on lush grass to get lami and how quick will he deteriorate? Or know if I'm safe?
 
How old is the pony? Have you had him tested for EMS and cushings?
Sounds like you have dealt with it just right, continue to monitor him as you have done!
 
I'm so angry on your behalf. My horse is muzzled for 12 hours and then in a dirt paddock with hay for 12 hours. I would be livid if someone put him on lush grass. How can a YO be so irresponsible. Sounds as if you are doing everything right for the pony though.
 
The only other thing I can think of is thick bedding and maybe ring your farrier for advice.

Agree with hosing feet twice a day, also get some minerals to add to his feed as the old soaked hay will be lacking.
Make sure there is no molasses/moglo in any chaff/feed.
Do not starve, needs fibre to keep gut moving.
If you can arrange for someone to make sure that he is getting small feeds throughout 24 hours that is ideal.
 
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He's 14. Yes I'm pretty angry. Yo hasn't meant to do it purposefully, just not v knowledgeable and didn't think, even tho I can't see how it wouldn't be obvious.
Just hoping he's ok. Got a busy summer of shows and pc planned after being roughed off all winter. Also no one wants vets bill at the best of times let alone when it's not my fault. He's got nice deep bed. Fingers crossed he's ok :-(
 
Copperpot said:
I'm so angry on your behalf. My horse is muzzled for 12 hours and then in a dirt paddock with hay for 12 hours. I would be livid if someone put him on lush grass. How can a YO be so irresponsible. Sounds as if you are doing everything right for the pony though.
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So would I, absolutely fuming! If you can keep him in during the day and turn out 6/7pm that would be much better for him, at least until he is less sore. TBH I would rather spend money on hay than risk laminitis, I have a livery atm with a laminitic and its awful.
 
skewbald86 said:
He's 14. Yes I'm pretty angry. Yo hasn't meant to do it purposefully, just not v knowledgeable and didn't think, even tho I can't see how it wouldn't be obvious.
Just hoping he's ok. Got a busy summer of shows and pc planned after being roughed off all winter. Also no one wants vets bill at the best of times let alone when it's not my fault. He's got nice deep bed. Fingers crossed he's ok :-(
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She shouldn't be running a yard as far as I'm concerned, laminitis is one of the first things I learnt about especially having ex cattle fields
 
You've done the right thing. All you can really do is monitor him and hope it all settles....it should do but yes, it really can happen that quickly.
This is a really useful site for all info on laminitis and its causes :)
http://www.thelaminitissite.org/

Hope your pony recovers well and kick that YO up the jacksy ;)
 
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