Summer Laminitis: Why brown grass can still be dangerous

Summer Laminitis: Why brown grass can still be dangerous

When most people think about laminitis, they picture lush, green spring grass. However, the current conditions across the UK are proving that laminitis isn’t just a springtime problem. Although our “green and pleasant land” is looking anything but...
Laminitis in Horses: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Laminitis in Horses: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Laminitis in horses is back with a vengeance this year, and at Little Rock Equine Vets we are seeing an increasing number of cases across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas. We’re seeing more cases, often earlier in the season, and in a wider range of horses and...
Laminitis Is Back – What’s Driving the Recent Rise in Cases

Laminitis Is Back – What’s Driving the Recent Rise in Cases

We’ve been very lucky as horse owners this summer, with relatively few cases of laminitis compared to what we often expect. However, as many of you will now have discovered, it’s starting to come back to bite us. The grass is green, it is (unusually) very sugary, and...
Summer and Heat Issues in Horses

Summer and Heat Issues in Horses

This spring and summer has been highly unusual and the continuing heat with increased temperatures doesn’t fit in well with our four legged friends routines. Heat waves like the one that is expected over the next 7 days brings it’s own issues for our four...