ABSTRACT: Veterinary nurses (RVNs) have an established role within small animal practices, conducting weight management and diabetes clinics to help clients with the correct home care of their pets. Although not an established role currently for RVSs, laminitis prevention clinics maybe a useful tool to reduce the prevalence of laminitis in the equine society. This review looks at the prevalence of laminitis, associated risk factors that identify specific breeds, management regimes and warning signs and how the RVN may be able to guide owners in order to prevent or control laminitis.

Author

Anna Saul BSc(Hons) ES, REVN, Dip. AVN

Anna Saul has had a love for horses since a young age and after owning her own and working on competition yards she entered the veterinary nursing profession. With over 10 years’ experience as a registered equine veterinary nurse she is passionate about holistic patient care, continued education and teamwork to make sure all patients receive a high standard of veterinary care. Email: Email: Bishopsenigma@yahoo.co.uk

Keywords: Equine weight clinic; laminitis; obesity

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 34 (09) • September 2019 pp224-228

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