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Dwarf Miniature Horse Health Care
This section is dedicated to miniature horse health care, common problems, their causes, treatments and prevention.
Many brachiocephalic dwarfs suffer from crooked legs and numerous orthopedic malformations. In some cases corrective farrier work can be performed using glued hoof extensions to force the dwarf to stand flat. In other cases, surgery is required to correct leg deformities. These surgeries might include:
- Contracted tendons - In some cases a dwarf horse will have a contracted leg tendon causing the hoof to rock backwards. The corrective surgery is simple and costs less than $100.
- Locking stifles - This is a condition characterized by a
peg-leg movement and failure to flex the patella (knee). The
surgery is outpatient and less than $100 with a very high success
rate.
- Shoulder dysplasia
- This is the same condition in dwarf
dogs such as the bulldog, and the treatment is similar for the dwarf
horse. Periodic shots of Adaquin help to relieve pain, but
those with severe rotator cup dislocation may require reconstructive
surgery costing over $10,000.
- Restricted
breathing - Many Brachiocephalic dwarfs have a
"mashed-in" look to their faces, often casing restricted breathing.
These types of dwarfs can suffocate , especially when getting a
cold, other respiratory ailments, or when their permanent teeth
grow-in, the rots further constricting their airways. If you
can hear your dwarf breathing, it may have an issues with restricted
nasal passages. You local horse hospital can perform a
procedure to trim-away the excess nasal tissue and prevent
suffocation for about $2,500.
- Arthritis - Many crippled dwarf horses suffer from painful equine arthritis. The best treatment is periodic shots of Adaquin, a joint-function food supplement (FluidJoint) and corrective Farrior trimming.
Spaying
All dwarf horses carry a high probability of passing-on their deformities. If your dwarf horse will be exposed to any stallions spaying is essential. Most miniature horse spaying can be done via arthroscopic surgery for less than $1,000:
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Spaying for over-active estrus cycles - Horsecity.com - A
horse with high-heat cycles can be dangerous.
- Spaying the dwarf miniature horse - Horseshoes.com - Spaying is a common practice for dwarf miniature mares.
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