Comments on: Donkeys DO suffer laminitis and founder. Getting them into the barn is no fun, either…

By: Clara K.

Clara K. — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:01:03 +0000

I’ve heard that grass hay is worse for founder and alfalfa is better, since even though it’s richer in protein it’s also lower in carbs.

By: Pauline Sears

Pauline Sears — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 18:29:17 +0000

Elizabeth is a large size miniature donkey. She went :down: 3 or 4 days ago and is eating hay and drinking some water. She can’t seem to stand although she can kick her legs. The grass is now growing in the pastureland. Any suggestions.

By: SANDRA PRUETT

SANDRA PRUETT — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 17:15:22 +0000

I LOVED THE COMMENTARY. EVEN LAUGHED A FEW TIMES. KIND OF “BEEN THERE-DONE THAT KINDA THING” I HAVE A DONKEY THAT IS GOING THROUGH THAT SIMMULAR THING. I HAD NEVER HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE, BUT THE INFO I JUST READ HITS THE SPOT. NOW I KNOW WHAT I’M DEALING WITH, I CAN GET SOME MEDS FOR MY DONKEY “STRIPE” (NAMED THAT CAUSE THE TOP PART (BODY) LOOKS SICILIAN & THE BOTTOM PART LOOKS LIKE ZEBRA(HIS LEGS ). SO, I’M ON MY WAY HOME TO SEE WHAT IT TAKES FOR ME TO GET MINE COAXED INTO THE BARN. LOL THANKS, SANDRA

By: Terri Merryman

Terri Merryman — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:07:34 +0000

Try feed called “Relief”. It works for my little Thelma Lou and she hasn’t been lame since I rescued her.

By: dawndi

dawndi — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:33:54 +0000

In reply to Marlene. I would stop the applesauce unless a small amount helps you get her meds into her. But, the sugars in apples, pears, persimmons and carrots could help cause laminitis. That is what caused Norma to have her first spell of laminitis. Too many apples and carrots from a well meaning neighbor.

By: Marlene

Marlene — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:30:06 +0000

How long before we can see some results with our horse and know we are winning with his laminitis? Never had this problem before…thanks