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Hoof completely falling off?

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First, NO I don't have a horse this is happening too, so no one freak out okay? Haha. I was just doing some reading and came across one sentence that said basically "the horse's hoof separated and fell off." Is this even possible?! Not just like a chip or crack but is it possible for a horse to lose it's entire hoof wall and not have to be put to sleep because of it? I never thought it could even happen, if it is possible what would cause such a thing?
 
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It is possible. I've seen the pics (I believe that was either on Fugly's blog or on website of one of our local rescues). It's ugly that's all I gonna say. I don't quite remember, but I believe laminitis can cause it if left untreated and in same conditions.
 
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