By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:59:31 +0000

Scary

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:13:41 +0000

One thing the article didn’t mention is the use of a few products that I’ve personally had excellent results using. I have dealt with geriatric horses and rescue horses for almost two decades, and there are more options for helping severely arthritic horses than mentioned here. One product I really like (and which was twice named the Horse Journal product of the year) is BL-Pellets, and the liquid version BL-Solution. BL stands for “bute-less”. It’s a powerful anti-inflammatory and painkiller that doesn’t use NSAIDs, and while it’s not as effective as Bute in all cases, it’s got no side effects that I’m aware of. Another great product is MSM. MSM is a naturally-occurring and bio-available sulfur that reduces inflammation and associated pain – it’s also very affordable and has other benefits throughout the body. Thirdly, I highly recommend talking to your vet about the use of Adequan injections. Adequan is a concentrated, IM medication containing HA. It improves joint function and reduces joint inflammation, for comfort and mobility. It’s around $45 a dose, but a dose lasts an entire month, after the initial loading dose, but in my experience, the loading dose is optional.

By: PKL

PKL — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:07:58 +0000

Arthritic joints in human need movement and excerise to feel better, would not this be the same for horses??

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