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This section is designed to answer specific questions regarding either the normal or diseased foot. Where possible, the answers will include references to publications for further readings regarding the topic in question.
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Sample FAQ
Should the horse with acute laminitis be walked to increase blood flow though the feet?
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Questions are grouped
by subject for easy reference:
- Are white hooves weaker than dark colored hooves?
- Is it better to leave a horse barefoot or shod?
- What causes the white flaky appearance sometimes seen on the upper part of the hoof wall?
- What causes a frog to fall off?
- What can be done about feet that will not grow at a normal rate?
- What is "white line" disease?
- What causes white
line disease?
- Are nitroglycerin gels effective in prevention or treatment of laminitis?
- Should a horse with chronic laminitis be treated with pain controlling drugs?
- Is isoxsuprine a useful drug for the treatment of laminitis?
- How soon should a horse that has recovered from an episode of laminitis be returned to use?
- Should the horse with acute laminitis be walked to increase blood flow through the feet?
- How can it be determined if a horse is foundered?
- Is it safe to buy a horse that has had laminitis?
- Is the long toe, under-run heel foot conformation caused by farriers?
- Should a foot be trimmed so that both heels land simultaneously when the horse is at the walk?
- Does increasing the length of toe cause a horse to take a longer stride?
- What is the most critical nutrient to normal hoof growth?
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