Animal Health

What is the prognosis for horses with laminitis?

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Laminitis involves inflammation and damage to the laminae in a domesticated animal’s hoof, such as a horse or cow, and is often associated with obesity, poor diet, or inflammatory diseases. Laminitis can cause extreme pain and may be fatal.

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What is Laminitis?

Laminitis is the inflammation and damage to the laminae within the hoof of animals such as horses and cows. The condition is frequently linked to obesity, poor diet, or diseases associated with inflammation and can be extremely painful, even fatal.

What Causes Laminitis?

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How is Laminitis Diagnosed?

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What Treatments Exist for Laminitis?

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What is the Long-Term Outlook for Horses Diagnosed with Laminitis?

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