Laminitis in horses: recognizing, preventing and treating
Laminitis is a serious disease, but don't worry - with the right knowledge and a few simple measures, you can do a lot to protect your horse!
There are acute, chronic and insidious forms
It can have the following causes
Toxic triggers:
Carbohydrate overload:
too much concentrated feed, bread, carrots, fresh grass and fruit can lead to over-acidification and thus reduce blood circulation in the hoof
Metabolic problems: EMS or Cushing's syndrome
Toxic influences: poisoning of various kinds
Systemic diseases:
Severe infections or inflammations
If laminitis is suspected, it is extremely important to act quickly and
the presentation at the veterinarian.
Therefore, we advise: prevention is more important than aftercare!
Make sure you eat a balanced diet,
Get regular exercise, but don’t overdo it
Have your horse's hooves checked regularly by a professional
Our insider tip:
A healthy intestinal flora can work wonders! It does not only support
only digestion, but also strengthens your horse's immune system.
How about looking into natural detoxification methods and probiotic supplements for horses?
Exqizid Di-Tox supports a natural and effective detoxification of the horse's body in order to bind and eliminate possible triggers.
Afterwards, Exqizid Ri-Fresh brings the intestinal flora back into shape.
Thanks to its valuable ingredients such as live yeast, it promotes the natural intestinal flora and ensures a normal and protective immune system.