Saturday, February 21, 2015

Equine Owners Should Look Out For Navicular Syndrome

By Olivia Cross


Animals are such amazing helpers they can help us with rehabilitations, being there when we feel alone guide us if we can't see and so many other things. The worst part is when an animal falls ill and we aren't sure what we can do or how we can help to make them better. One of the diseases is navicular syndrome this is generally presented in horses as a soundless problem.

This disease affects the horse's front feet and brings about pain and uncomfortability as there is inflammation and degeneration of the navicular bone. This also can bring about lameness depending on how far the disease is. If you can diagnose the signs quickly you can start with the process in helping your animal feel better.

Some of the signs that you might be able to determine this disease are heel pain, so look out for that while training with the horse as well as lameness which could be mild or intermitted but can also progress to severe lameness. All these things can be due to the horse straining its legs as well as the inflammation of the ligaments that support the navicular bone. There might also be a reduced blood flow and increased pressure within the hoof which can add damage to bursa.

One of the most painful diseases to a horse is this exact syndrome it causes lameness and will often affect both legs. It causes degeneration and can cause an animal to stop doing the things that it always had done. The right treatment however can assist in helping the pain and still having a useful life.

Having a horse is a lot of hard work and you will constantly need to watch for all types of diseases. It then best to make sure your animal is seen by a professional on a regular basis, in which the vet can diagnose any problems quickly and make sure that the right treatment is followed. In this way you can help save your animal and give it a long and healthy life, while still enjoying time with them.

When the horse is diagnosed with this disease it means that it will not be able to do what it used to do. It also means that it will retire soon and won't be able to take on the strenuous work any longer. You will now only be able to ride it and active as long as the right treatment is being given.

Having someone to enjoy your free time with is always nice, but when you have an animal that you need to love and that loves you is even better. In this way you need them and they need you, Thus, looking after them and making sure they have everything they need is so much more rewarding for you both.

Having a beast as a pet is always amazing for anyone. They are there not only to assist you with your troubles but are great workers to. They are powerful beasts and are made to be busy so it is essential to look after your animal with all the right things. In this way they will look after you too.




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