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Home care for horses with chronic laminitis
James A Orsini1, Jennifer Wrigley, Patrick Riley
1University of Pennsylvania, Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA. orsini@vet.upenn.edu
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|April 13, 2010
Summary
Home care for horses with chronic laminitis presents unique challenges beyond medical treatment. This article addresses the often-overlooked ethical, financial, and emotional aspects of managing these cases at home.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Equine Health
Background:
- Chronic laminitis in horses is common, yet home care management is underrepresented in veterinary literature.
- Owner-managed home care for chronic laminitis involves significant medical, ethical, financial, and emotional considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the non-medical challenges associated with directing home care for horses suffering from chronic laminitis.
- To provide insights into managing the practical difficulties encountered by owners caring for laminitic horses at home.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and clinical experience regarding chronic laminitis home care.
- Discussion of challenges beyond standard medical, farriery, and trimming protocols.
Main Results:
- Current literature primarily covers medical and farriery aspects of laminitis, neglecting the broader home care context.
- Experience-based knowledge is crucial for addressing the multifaceted challenges of owner-directed home care for chronic laminitis.
Conclusions:
- There is a need to address the ethical, financial, and emotional dimensions of chronic laminitis home care in veterinary discussions.
- Supporting owners in managing these complex home care situations is essential for the well-being of chronically laminitic horses.
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