{"id":13838,"date":"2022-09-09T14:35:33","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T18:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=13838"},"modified":"2022-09-09T14:35:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T18:35:35","slug":"when-to-euthanize-a-horse-with-laminitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/when-to-euthanize-a-horse-with-laminitis\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know When to Euthanize a Horse with Laminitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Laminitis is a hoof disorder that highlights just how fragile a horse can be. It’s not something that’s always fatal, and a horse can live a long time with the condition\u2014provided they get aggressive care during the acute phase, proper hoof care, and the right diet. However, once a horse has gone through laminitis, it’s prone to dealing with the condition for the rest of its life. On the other hand, a horse can have a case of laminitis so severe that it won’t be able to survive and requires euthanasia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you know when to euthanize a horse with laminitis? Sometimes the answer is clear, and sometimes it’s not. Your veterinarian can help you decide if it’s time to release your horse from its pain, or if there’s still hope for a good quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n