Indications And Treatment Of Navicular Disease

By Kathrine Franks


Horses are more inclined to foot illnesses as their feet are utilized to a great degree. It is essential to keep the horse's foot in good condition all the times and for that you will need to do checks. One of such foot diseases that could affect the horses is known as navicular disease.

Although you may find some treatments that work well but to completely cure this disease is often considered as pretty hard. But if you keep persistent with the treatment process your horse will recover and would be able to function as normal.

Never disregard the well being and prosperity of your horse because if it is left ignored for a long time it could prompt antagonistic influences later on. It would affect the general health and well being of the animal and this is something which is avoidable if necessary steps are taken promptly. Just keep an eye on the animal and if you discover any changes in his behavior or health then act in an instant manner.

This disease is usually found in horses who are older than five years. Which means when yo know that your horse is getting old enough you should try to take care of him even more often than before. There are a few symptoms that you could take as reference points and as soon as you feel there is something wrong with the horse of if he is not acting normally then its better to go to a vet.

The root cause of this problem is yet to be identified which is another unfortunate thing. Till this day, certain researches are under progress so that the cause of this problem could be finally identified. Once the root cause is found then it is most likely that this disease could be prevented completely.

It is not a good things to be careless with regards to the animals that are around you because your carelessness could affect them in the worst possible way that you cannot even imagine. Neglecting their health would result in animal suffering which is not something that you would desire. You should always seeks for medical advice so that proper care and treatment is provided so that the horse stays calm and doesn't remain in painful conditions.

At times, when the situation gets worse, it is advised to opt for surgery on the foot however such method should only be adopted when all other treatment procedures have been exhausted and there is nothing more that could be done apart from surgery. The surgical treatment could lead to further complications so you should remain prepared for it and this is the reason why it is regarded as a last resort and people find it hard to make up their mind and let their horse undergo such surgery because it jeopardizes the well being of the horse.

Apart from proper medications and regular care, your horse would require a lot of affection from you throughout the process. You should make him feel comfortable and relaxed so that he is able to recover as quickly as he can. Although any horse can get affected by this syndrome but when you are keen to inspect regularly and check everything clearly then it becomes less likely that the horse would get affected by this particular disease.




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