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Member:
scooter

Posted on Thursday, Jun 18, 2009 - 9:10 pm:

Dr.O. I have been letting the horses out in pasture a few hours a day for about 5 days. Everything is going along fine

Today when I got home from work I let them out and came in the house and fell asleep!!! (it's been a long week)

They were out for about 5 hrs. I am not really worried about them (much) but it got me wondering, in a situation like this when do symptoms of Acute laminitis show up if a horse is going to get it?

Thanks
Member:
scooter

Posted on Friday, Jun 19, 2009 - 7:34 am:

Well I got the Ans. to my question this morning

Both geldings are reluctant to walk on hard ground, and definitely have a shorter stride....nothing severe, but noticeable. Slightly elevated DP's in both, Sam more pronounced.

Gave them both bute and no more pasture time again. UGGH!

I think they both will be ok and it is mild. I'm starting to like winter I think
Member:
erika

Posted on Friday, Jun 19, 2009 - 9:14 am:

Diane, in my bit of knowledge about founder, the first stage has no pulse or heat. When the foot begins to swell, the encapsulation prevents circulation to the laminae. It is the lack of blood that causes the damage, I believe. By the time you get pulses, the damage is done.

That is why my vet always said if you suspect oncoming episodes, you can give ace to keep circulation going better.

I also know if there is a grain episode, administering mineral oil can help to move it along before it gets too fermented. I don't know if that would work for grass or not.

Too bad you missed your window of opportunity. I know how vigilant you always are for this sort of thing. You must have been exhausted!

Hope it turns out well.
Erika
Member:
scooter

Posted on Friday, Jun 19, 2009 - 12:43 pm:

Thanks Erika, I just ran home to check them and I think Hank is just fine. Sam still looks off, he has cushings and IR, and doesn't tolerate much clover well and that is practically what our whole horse pasture is. I don't think it is real bad. He is moving a little short and the pulse is elevated, but I have felt worse.

I was exhausted!! Never sit down when you're tired...at least when the horses are out!
Member:
leslie1

Posted on Friday, Jun 19, 2009 - 5:17 pm:

Whew!
I hope they continue to improve:-)
Member:
scooter

Posted on Friday, Jun 19, 2009 - 6:11 pm:

Thanks Leslie, I think Hank is good he is acting just fine this evening, no symptoms at all. Sam seems to be improving also. I think I got lucky and avoided disaster.We've had So much rain the grass is very lush again. Dry lot again...probably until Dec.!!!

SHEEW!
Member:
vickiann

Posted on Friday, Jun 19, 2009 - 10:13 pm:

Good grief, Diane.

Never a dull moment on the farm with your crew.

I am glad that things are looking promising.
Member:
frances

Posted on Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 - 6:24 am:

Oh dear - thought you KNEW you weren't allowed to EVER sleep - WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?



Hope things continue to go well.
Member:
scooter

Posted on Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 - 4:50 pm:

Sam is back to "normal" Another lesson learned! I don't think they will be getting any grass until the "dog days" of summer...if we have that this year!
Member:
lilo

Posted on Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 - 7:19 pm:

Diane - good to hear that the horses are well again. I know how careful you are with them. Lilo
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