How Deal With Navicular Horses Disease

By Kathleen Collins


For all the horse owner, have a healthy animal is the most important thing. If your one was diagnosed with navicular horses disease, the first thing that you need to be aware of is that it is not terminal. As with runners who have trouble with their feet, it doesn t mean they cannot run again, it means they need to take care of their feet, so they can run again. The same applies here.

Vets are there for a reason and it is important to make use of them as often as you can. If you see a problem and notice that it is progressing, don t wait any longer. One of the signs you can look for is whether the horse is trying to avoid their front legs. When you go to the vet, they will probably do an x-ray and other physical assessments to try and figure out what the problem is.

Once they confirm the diagnoses, you will now need to get in touch with markers of hoof shoes and get specific types made. What happens is the stallion will avoid landing on his heel and will put pressure on his toe instead, which can result in further damage. This is why you have special shoes made so it can walk and land properly. It is also made much tighter so there are no loose ends to cause the hoof to lift up from the shoe.

When the shoes arrive, you need to make sure that when it is on, it allows the hoof to land on the heel fist and then the toe, because this is the right way they should walk. If you see that it doesn t allow for this, it probably needs a trim and you need to send it back. Even better if you can send exact measurements as well as pictures so they makers can see.

When the shoe fits and everything is starting to come together, you now need to get into a routine of keeping them fit. Daily exercises are a must however, you may want to do your research as there are specific ways of getting them fit which allows them to put pressure on their back legs rather than the front.

If you are not knowledgeable on the subject, it will be best to rather use an expert in this field. Keep in mind that you are working with an animal s health and well-being, which means that you cannot do the bare minimum and expect a recovery. Using an expert means that the steed will get the best care and the right care to get over its condition in the fastest time, with no harm or pain to them.

Apart from your trainer, you need to also keep other aliases on hand such as a vet that has experience with treating steeds of this nature, as well as a specialist. You may not know the extent of the condition and there could be a time where you may need to get help or seek advice. It is best to speak to people who know what they are doing.

It is important to understand the injury so that you can have it treated accordingly. Managing their condition is vital and to keep their health in order.




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