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* Remove inciting cause and treat precipitating condition
* Remove inciting cause and treat precipitating condition
* Analgesia - i.v. first, continue by mouth e.g. [[NSAIDs#Phenylbutazone|phenylbutazone]]
* Analgesia - i.v. first, continue by mouth e.g. [[NSAIDs#Phenylbutazone|phenylbutazone]]
* Acetylpromazine - ''monitor for excessive sedation''
* Footpads - entire sole covered with thick soft dressing (''N.B. frog supports are most likely inappropriate for donkeys'')
* Deep shavings bed advantageous
* Minimise walking, rest - many weeks are necessary to regain lamellary stability
* Appropriate diet
** Limited meadow hay
** Feed straw
** High fibre, low carbohydrate feeds
** ''Do not starve''
* Re-examine after 24 hours if possible
* Owner education
** Nursing duties
** Feeding
** Farriery
* Unresponsive cases should be radiographed
* Recurrent cases - consider blood sampling and urine testing
* Weight control strategy if appropriate
* Potential requirement of more frequent farriery if hoof growth accelerates after laminitis
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
==References==
==References==
* '''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey''',
* '''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey''',