Causes of laminitis

Introduction

We will talk about a condition called laminitis. But this task is somewhat difficult, since this problem is connected to the lesions of the lamina. When they can occur, they can produce very diverse symptoms, so we will try to give you as the realistic picture as possible.

Causes

Very common are traumatic causes, and they include blows in the region of the foot induced because of any reason, lengthily shoe application in hot fitting, or the forge hammering caused by tenderness. There is a possibility this problem occurs because of the blood that is poisoned, but among the possible causes is also the diet that is usually too irritating or stimulating. Be very careful when you prepare food, especially with wheat, since it is one of the most blamed types of food for the laminitis. Improperly prepared wheat can even induce death, but other dangerous foods include new maize, peas, new oats, rye, beans and barley.

When the food is irritating, this usually stands for new oats, which are mostly connected with the abnormal bowel activity and the content of the intestines discharge. These are some of the most common causes, but there are many other possible, which are located in the store. Proper nutrition of a horse should contain some completely different items than the ones found in the store. The system can get inflamed and the occurrence named metastatic is created. Two examples are parturient laminitis and laminitis occurring after the pneumonia. Since the blood can get infected, the lesions can move to other locations, such as lungs or liver, and this usually happens when the septic matter is expelled through the uterus which is infected. Overdose of aloes can also be the cause, along with hard road walk. This problem can be seen among coach riders, who usually make the horses go fast, and create the problem in the process.

However, the most common cause of the laminitis is the improper feeding. Diet can be excessive and this will make blood more prone to impact, which is connected with the summer time, since during the winter animals generally rest and do nothing. Some of the causes considered uncommon are lengthily disease on one foot, puncturing of the wound located on the feet, suppurating corn, blood vessels congestion, complicated sand crack or even longer standing position. The reasons for this condition are very numerous, and even grass is mentioned. Septic infection is also one of the causes. The perspiring of the animal can sometimes lead to this problem, especially if the circulation on the surface is lowered for some reason. You can see how difficult it is to determine the cause for laminitis, since so many are possible. The last we will give you is genetics. Let’s leave it on this.