Laminitis

The hardest part about taking care of animals is watching them suffer when they are sick. Miniature horses (minis) are notorious for being susceptible to overeating, which result in all kinds of potential health problems. I thought since I know this health concern, I would make sure our minis were always fed in healthy moderation and never have access to too much sugar. Unfortunately, Pearl is in so much pain right now, she is foundering (also known as laminitis). The cause is uncertain, but the vet and I suspect she got into an excessive amount of big horses' hay. For now, we are keeping her comfortable, trying our best to manage her pain and consulting with the vet more this week. I'll keep you posted, but her prognosis is "guarded."