Which clinical finding most strongly suggests laminitis in a standing horse?
Correct answer: B. Shifting weight between painful forefeet
- A. Persistent circling with head pressing
- B. Shifting weight between painful forefeet
- C. Unilateral facial paralysis
- D. Marked inspiratory stridor
Explanation
A horse with laminitis commonly shifts weight, stands with the forelimbs stretched forward, and shows painful feet, especially in the forelimbs. Head pressing, facial paralysis, and inspiratory stridor point toward neurologic or upper airway disease instead.
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