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==Signalment==
==Description==
==Description==
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Laminitis should be treated as an emergency. Any combination of feet may be affected and all should be assessed. Full clinical examination should be performed.
Laminitis should be treated as an emergency. Any combination of feet may be affected and all should be assessed. Full clinical examination should be performed.
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===Laboratory Tests===
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===Radiography===
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===Biopsy===
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===Endoscopy===
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
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* Potential requirement of more frequent farriery if hoof growth accelerates after laminitis
* Potential requirement of more frequent farriery if hoof growth accelerates after laminitis
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==Prognosis==
==References==
==References==
Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books
Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books