>>>> My old Arab is Insulin Resistant and the vet says he may have Cushings >>>> too. She said to watch him very carefully and check his hooves in the >>>> mornings before I turn him out. She said he could get Laminitis very >>>> easily and it would not be anything I'm doing as I have him on a pretty >>>> low carb diet already...
That's what I was talking about, Ferne. Even with the best of care, there will be times when horses will develop laminitis. Managing diet and exercise can help and maybe even prevent some cases, but there's a limit to how much a person can do. I'm very happy that so much research is underway on this topic - it's amazing how much is known now compared to 10-12 years ago when we had our first cases here. Karen Karen Thomas Wingate, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.4/1146 - Release Date: 11/22/2007 6:55 PM
