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Laminitis - Donkey
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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]]
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* Acetylpromazine - ''monitor for excessive sedation''
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* Footpads - entire sole covered with thick soft dressing (''N.B. frog supports are most likely inappropriate for donkeys'')
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* Deep shavings bed advantageous
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* Minimise walking, rest - many weeks are necessary to regain lamellary stability
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* Appropriate diet
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** Limited meadow hay
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** Feed straw
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** High fibre, low carbohydrate feeds
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** ''Do not starve''
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* Re-examine after 24 hours if possible
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* Owner education
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** Nursing duties
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** Feeding
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** Farriery
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* Unresponsive cases should be radiographed
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* Recurrent cases - consider blood sampling and urine testing
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* Weight control strategy if appropriate
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* 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''',
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