Discover The Differences Of Navicular Disease Treatment

By Donna Thomas


The lameness that emanates from the caudal aspect on the horses foot could be caused by different varieties of problems and issues. This bone may even be small but it gives the horses the ability to stand up and support their weight. When this navicular bone is damaged or swelling, it will cause the equine to lie down all the time and does not stand up any longer. Owners must ask assistance from vets to understand better what causes the problems. When it comes to navicular disease treatment, individuals must learn the different aspects when choosing a treatment.

Horse owners and veterinarians knows that there are symptoms and problems that will affect the horses anatomies. Some of it can be treated within the right time but some are more severe and leave the equine lame and never be fixed. Some cases involve depending on the breed of horse and becomes more worst when they reach a certain age.

The process of treating navicular disease is a long one. Even though there are many treatment options available however, there is only little proof and evidence that the procedures really help equines in recovering their lameness. Some people use alternative ways like corrective shoeing, resting the animal for some time and controlled exercises and therapies.

Medication treatment is used by horses to be taken orally and it have proven to work on other cases. However, it will depend on the cause of the equines pain and work schedules and has to be dosed only when they are free. The specific medication will be administered by the veterinarian to determine the dosage.

A veterinarian should also consider surgical, medicinal therapies and include the intake of anti inflammatory drugs to dilate the vessels into the foot, acupunctures and oral health supplements that is meant for the joints. However, even with all the treatment options, there are still horses that does not improve their chances and still suffer the disease.

When the axis between the short pastern bones and coffin bones are broken, the angle of hooves must be changed gradually so the alignment will be achieved normally. Contracted and underrun heels must be corrected right away. The blood flow must be dependent in the pumping action of normal foot.

When pressure is being applied right on the heels on the foot, it expands. This compresses the cushion under the soles and pump blood throughout the whole foot. Having a poor foot conformation will also contribute in having a por blood flow.

Get referrals from your fellow ranchers, horse loves, friends and loved ones. They may have some ideas where to get the treatment and the veterinarian that can administer the treatments. They may share some personal experience if their horses have suffered the same fate as yours. Call them and ask for a few referrals.

Budgeting is important. The procedure will require a good deal amount of money. The treatment procedures will need finances on the part of owners.




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