Possible Causes And Other Symptoms Of Navicular Disease

By Enid Hinton


It is not only humans who will experience diseases and conditions, animals can too. And if it is your pet, you know that you will be affected so much because you treat them not just as a creature but family. And if they are the source of your income like livestock, it will greatly affect the flow of money for the business.

One good example for this scenario are horse. Most people who have the finances to purchase one often take the opportunity to do so. These animals have the ability to jump higher and do maneuvers that makes them really good for shows and competition. But there are instances when they will be sick. You can only hope that it is not a serious condition such as navicular disease. Some of the simplest sicknesses can lead to this.

If you are wondering where this would occur, this will be attacking one of the most vital parts of the animal, the feet. It is one of the reasons why there are those which are plagued by lameness and unable to move around or walk. If you have a horse that is specifically for the purpose of competitions, you need to read very carefully.

There are many reasons why this happens. And as the owner, it is your responsibility to know what are the various instances that this could happen so that you can take steps to prevent it also. This wil not only save them a times of pain but it will also save you money also.

Compression and tension go together most of the time. If these two factors are constantly applied to the heel of the horse, the ligaments that protects the bones from brushing against each other will slowly disappear. And this is when pain happens.

If you purchase a horse for ranch purposes, you have to see to it that they be given the right amount of work load. If you try to make them work more without letting them rest, pressure and compression happens. You can also notice that show horses are not allowed to practice all day.

If you are to put on a shoe or replace an older shoe. You have to see to it that you are doing the right method of putting it on. The shoe should be the right size as well. Bad shoe fits will affect the health of their ligaments. And when you trim the hooves, you have to do it the right way as well and be certain that it is clean.

Body weight and leg capacity needs to be well proportioned. Because if the body is too big for the legs, the pressure on the feet doubles. To make sure that your animal does not go over weight, make sure to engage them in exercises and activities everyday. But be certain that you would not over do it.

Having the vet around every once in a while for a check up would be very handy. When you notice that there is something wrong, you can easily contact them. And asking for advice would be easier if the condition is detected immediately.




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