How Do You Stave Off Laminitis With A Buffer Solution?
Laminitis, also called founder, is the second leading cause of death in horses, and the number one cause of lameness and loss of use. It is a condition where the laminae of the hoof actually disconnect from the hoof wall, and the inner bone of the hoof- called the coffin bone – rotates. Depending on the severity of the founder, the horse may have to be euthanized as the hooves will literally sluff off, or it may be a mild case, which can be reversed with proper care. Since laminitis is almost always caused by a huge influx of carbohydrates and starches into the gut of the affected horse, various solutions have been tried to keep the toxic overload from happening. One of these is to flood the gut with a buffer solution. Examine your horse for laminitis. Symptoms of laminitis are pretty clear. The horse will be in extreme pain and standing so that its weight is rocked back off the affected feet as much as possible. If the front feet are involved, the horse will usually stand with the fee
