How To Treat Founder In Horses <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhilst laminitis is not immediately fatal, it can prove to be very uncomfortable for horses and so must be treated as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is of course always best to ensure that you call a vet as soon as you believe one of your animals is sick \u2013 vets are specifically qualified to deal with diseases like laminitis and it is always best for them to deal with it rather than do it yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you are unable to do that then the best way to treat this disease is to remove the horse from its immediate surroundings as this will have likely contributed to causing the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then you must get the animal on a series of anti-inflammatory drugs as soon as possible \u2013 it is always best to discuss with your vet on the specific anti-inflammatory and the dosage which will depend on your horse\u2019s size and age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once your horse is on a series of anti-inflammatory treatments, it is best to then place your horse in a stable with deep shavings meaning that they can put their hooves into a comfortable position whilst the anti-inflammatory drugs take effect and reduce the swelling on their hooves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also making sure that the horse\u2019s hooves are properly trimmed to ensure that the horse\u2019s hooves don\u2019t dig into their flesh anymore than they should. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whilst the horse is taking time to recover it is also worth making sure that it is able to have some company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Horses like to interact with one another and if your horse is on its own then it can easily slip into depression which is often bad for an animal that is ill \u2013 if the horse is fairly happy then it is more likely to recover quicker as it will take its mind off the pain it is experiencing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also important to ensure that you monitor what the horse is eating \u2013 too much food can be one of the causes of founder,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
but it is also important that your horse is getting enough food to ensure that it still has a healthy appetite whilst recovering as lack of food can also set back recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n