One Minute Discussions #51

Discussing Natural Hoof & Horse Care

LAMINITIS & STRESS

I don’t think people realize how much of an effect stress can have on horses and their overall health (not to mention their feet).

But what exactly can the horse be stressed about? There’s are two types of categories of stress: mental and physical. Mental stress could be from trailering, separation anxiety, location changes, fear of veterinary procedures, etc. Physical stress could be from pain, dietary issues, mineral deficiency, etc. 

Stress leads to toxicity in the body and a poor immune system. In turn, toxicity and poor immune system may lead to laminitis. 

So for horses that are getting rehabbed from laminitis, be sure you’re eliminating as much stress factors as possible! The horses further progress may depend on it! 

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Denys A. 

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