{"id":13848,"date":"2022-09-09T17:55:04","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T21:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=13848"},"modified":"2022-09-09T17:55:06","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T21:55:06","slug":"when-to-euthanize-a-horse-with-dsld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/when-to-euthanize-a-horse-with-dsld\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should You Euthanize a Horse with DSLD?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Degenerative suspensory ligament disease\/desmitis, or DSLD, is a condition that affects the suspensory ligament in the lower leg of the horse. All four legs can be affected, and the cause of the condition is unknown. Certain breeds are more likely to develop the condition, but it can happen in all breeds, ages, sizes, and sexes of horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DSLD is a chronic issue that can be treated and allow a horse to be reasonably functional. Its visual appearance is unsightly and looks uncomfortable, with horses typically displaying signs of discomfort as the condition progresses. Because it’s a chronic condition with no cure, there will come a time when the decision of when to euthanize a horse with DSLD needs to be made. The following is a look at DSLD and how it impacts a horse’s quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n