Recognising the early signs of Laminitis

David Catlow talks about how horse owners can recognise the early signs of laminitis in their animals, a vital part of lessening the effect of the disease on your horse.

[Counterbalance_]

I don't own a horse, but I still find this interesting. Very informative. Thank you!

[JustElly]

my horse got cronic Laminitis because we reconized it to late he went from acute to cronic because of our late response. Because he play really rough with other horses and is way smaller we first though he got hurt at playtime. But when it got worse we called the vet and he immidiatly reconized it. It find it very important to show horse owner how to reconize it! my horse will always have a hard time with spring grass and i hate myself for not knowing how to see it at first. Please people learn!

[howshawthebrave]

Surprised how few people can't actually see chronic laminitis. I was at a sale recently & a grey Welsh pony made 400 quid & was positively walking on hot coals. It made the money because it was under saddle & stupidly enough, perfectly sound horses who were only halter broken were going for 50 quid. Puts people's priorities into perspective doesn't it!

[AgilityLover]

I believe that anyone who want to own any animal should have to attend a class depending on the animal. Horse- horse class, dog- Dog class, cat, turtle Any thing. Get the first time owners, and some long time owners, educated!

[Christian_Girl]

This is interesting.  It's good to know these signs, because often it can be misdiagnosed by owners.  Caregivers of horses can benefit from this also.  I would love to take some classes and learn about these things.  I love horses and would like to work with them in a lesser capacity than a Vet.

[mskARin]

I'm concerned my QH mare may be laminitic.  Dr. Catlow was very informative and explained things I need to look for.  Good video.

[mossman]

Thank you for the video was much help thanks again

[AriLove]

So so so informative amazing presentation. Thank you

[suzisaintjames]

Very, very informative. Thank you. 💖🌞🌵😷

[sayitasiseeit]

@bunny2057 It could be a number of things. The sensitivity on the hard surface concerns me. Next time the hoofs feel warm, check for the pulses at the back of the pasterns. If they are bounding - call the vet. That could mean something happening inside the hoof. Keep an eye out for signs of lameness, but if he's fine and no other symptoms develop, it may just be normal for your horse.

[DarleneDeMayo]

Good info.... but why is the guy holding the poor horses head the whole time... that's so annoying for the horse. *:D

[agatameble]

My uncle's 39 yr old horse may have this... He has 3 of the symptoms.

[YugiDash]

i was at oakhill vets with my horse the other day lovely place and dont think he wanted to even come home after!

[bunny]

my horse is 14 and never had hoof problems, ive noticed his fronts are warm and the under side of hoof are flakey a bit in the sole is this normal? i was thinking it was a peace of gravle stuk under his hoof he was limping for a day but i have been cleaning his feet out 2 times a day.he seems to be inprooving, no limping anymore but is sensative on harder grounds with his front feet do u have any tips or advice please let me know .

[heatherallan]

laminitis leads to founder am i right

[SkinGripz]

Great info, and thanks, but you sure do talk funny. I'm gonna take a guess you're not from Texas !

[Shawnshawna]

Obscure American? I dont know if i should take offense..