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Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition

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Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Re: Feeding the horse with laminitis

My horse got shoes ( reverse shoes )put on 5 days ago. He was sore footed after the shoes but seems to be moving better today. I talked to my vet and asked if I should have the shoes removed and put him back in boots with a pad. He is coming out tomorrow when he can see how he is doing and go from there.

Your assessment of stress is the way both my vet and I were thinking but his insulin was high so that was why it was diagnosed as IR. He is not a good hauler which added to his stress.I will follow through on your supplement suggestions. Thanks for your help!!

Lynn

Where are you from? New Mexico

How did you locate this forum? I have been here so long - I don't remember how I found you.

Re: Feeding the horse with laminitis

Hi Lynn,

I paraphrased your question for my "Question of the Month" on the Forage for Thought newsletter this month (I hope you're signed up to receive it).

Please keep me posted on how things are going.

Another cause of elevated insulin is Equine Cushing's disease. A horse can be "pre-cushingoid," often exhibited by increased urination and thirst, muscle wasting, and increased appetite.

All the best,

Dr. Getty
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse

Lynn
My horse got shoes ( reverse shoes )put on 5 days ago. He was sore footed after the shoes but seems to be moving better today. I talked to my vet and asked if I should have the shoes removed and put him back in boots with a pad. He is coming out tomorrow when he can see how he is doing and go from there.

Your assessment of stress is the way both my vet and I were thinking but his insulin was high so that was why it was diagnosed as IR. He is not a good hauler which added to his stress.I will follow through on your supplement suggestions. Thanks for your help!!

Lynn

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO