Regardless of how long laminitis takes to manifest, or what initially caused it, the illness tends to follow three key stages, says Chris Pollitt, BVSc, PhD. The article here reviews the laminitis stages from when it’s most obvious and destructive in the chronic stage, back to the acute stage and finally the initial developmental stage.
Pollitt adds that decades of research provide abundant hints about when horses are at the greatest risk of developmental laminitis. “It’s important for the owners of seniors to be proactive and truthfully informed about laminitis,” he says.
Source: My Senior Horse, April 6, 2026. Link.
Forming a collaborative partnership with your veterinarian and trusted farrier/trimmer is key for successful prevention and management. Relapses will occur if a management program is relaxed. But with diligence and knowledge, sustained laminitis-free hoof health is achievable in most seniors.” – Chris Pollitt, BVSc, PhD
Also see: Search Results for: laminitis, AHD Archives. Link.
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