Monday, October 29, 2018

How To Identify Symptoms Of Navicular Disease In Horses

By Ronald Stewart


Animals also fall ill and can die if they are not treated. Ponies, for instance, degenerate so fast and die due to the navicular disease in horses. This is a degenerative condition that progresses if it is not managed. It tends to affect the two hooves of the pony, the digital flexor and the bursa. It is actually considered to be a syndrome rather than a disease. This is because once it affects the animal, it cannot be fully cured. There are however other ways that the condition can be managed. The animal can start showing some abnormalities when it gets affected by this condition.

If you detect that there are some changes with your pony, it is advisable to take it to a veterinary doctor as soon as possible. This is because the illness or condition typically affects both hooves of the steed. However, one foot tends to be worse than the other. Thus, your pony might just appear to be lame on one foot. It is therefore imperative to be very keen on your pony.

This condition affects both hooves and makes your pony uncomfortable walking. One foot is however mostly affected than the other. That is why it becomes tricky to realize that your animal is ill. Also, when the steed rests, the symptoms go down, but when it is overworked, the signs are more evident. You should thus make sure that you are keen on your animal all the time.

If it chances that you do not personally know a veterinary doctor, it can be so challenging to look for one in short notice. That is why you should use the internet. There are several vets who have placed their contacts on the web, and you can reach one of them as soon as you can. You, however, need to be cautious because the net can mislead you too.

References are usually an easier option. This is because you will be referred to vets that have actually treated animals of people you know. Your confidence can also be boosted when you are referred. Thus, make sure you have asked your neighbors, family as well as friends to assist you. Nevertheless, you will still be required to make a final decision on the same.

When you find a professional, do not hire him/her until you are sure that they are qualified to treat animals. It can be very wrong for a vet to lie yet they are not qualified. The best way is to request these professionals to present you with their certifications and other supporting documents.

The treatment of these animals may vary depending on how far the illness has affected the steed. The vet should be able to detect how far the animal has been affected and choose the perfect treatment plan. This condition is chronic, which means it can only be managed as it cannot be completely cured.

It is thought that using therapeutic shoeing may help the pony. Thus, your vet should be able to explain to you how this treatment works. Also, the vet should provide you with anti-inflammatory drugs for the pony. Additionally, you should reduce hard exercises for the steed. Hard exercises cause the condition to worsen.




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