Companion Animals

Companion Horse Laminitis Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation management for horses recovering from laminitis episodes and preventing recurrence.

Key Facts

Laminitis rehabilitation requires strict box rest and carefully managed return to work
Deep shavings or sand provide pain relief by supporting the sole during recovery
Corrective farriery including heart bar shoes reduces rotation and pain during recovery
Dietary management to restrict sugar intake is essential to prevent recurrence
Insulin dysregulation testing guides long-term management of laminitic horses

Welfare Considerations

Laminitis recovery requires sustained commitment to pain management and dietary control, and inappropriate management risks catastrophic rotation and irreversible welfare harm.

What You Can Do

Follow veterinary guidance strictly for box rest duration in laminitis recovery
Work with a specialist farrier experienced in laminitis corrective shoeing
Test for insulin dysregulation in horses with recurrent or severe laminitis