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I have a 25 yr. old gelding whose name is Dew. Or Do. Anyway he always limps when we take him to shows. Of course, I don't ride him if he is and if we know beforehand we dont even put him on the trailer. We recently discovered some kind of pastey medicine that he takes before the show and he is gold! But then, after we get home, it wears off. He is miserable! And I hate it! He has arthritis but it doesn't bother him until he starts working. I need help! Does anybody know if there is some kind affordable medicine that he can take? |
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You should probably consult with a vet. There is things like MSM, glucosamine, etc that you can get from someone like smartpac. But you should probably rule out behavior (because honestly if he knows if he limps and you don't ride him... I've seen it happen). Other problems (ulcers, back, teeth, abscess, ect).
You want to avoid bute (which is probably what you're giving him in paste form) being used regularly. It can cause stomach ulcers. |
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Ive read that rose hips will help with arthritis. I would try those, Im about to try them on a 13 year old jumper I ride who had a leg injury about 2 years ago and we suspect she has arthritis. |
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Jericho Stables said:
You should probably consult with a vet. There is things like MSM, glucosamine, etc that you can get from someone like smartpac. But you should probably rule out behavior (because honestly if he knows if he limps and you don't ride him... I've seen it happen). Other problems (ulcers, back, teeth, abscess, ect).
You want to avoid bute (which is probably what you're giving him in paste form) being used regularly. It can cause stomach ulcers.
Thanks Jerri! We do know it is not behavioral and we have talked to our farrier. It isn't an abcess. We were going to talk to our vet but we were on vacation. When we have a little extra time we should be able to do it. We just got back. I am just soo worried that it will be something that they can't fix and we will have to, ya know; we had to recently put down our mare because of stomach issues but our vet didn't know what it was. It's just soo hard.
Rose Water Creek said:
I’ve read that rose hips will help with arthritis. I would try those, I’m about to try them on a 13 year old jumper I ride who had a leg injury about 2 years ago and we suspect she has arthritis.
I'll have to read what those are. Lol thanks! |
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I would definitely also consult an equine chiropractor. I used to own a QH gelding for several years that had a severe limp in one of his front legs. We spent tons of money on medications and different testing, the vets believed it was arthritis but weren't completely sure. One of our neighbors, who was an equine chiropractor, offered to readjust him to see if it would help. An hour after his readjustment, he was feeling great and was free of his limp for the first time in years. |
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Rose Water Creek said:
Ive read that rose hips will help with arthritis. I would try those, Im about to try them on a 13 year old jumper I ride who had a leg injury about 2 years ago and we suspect she has arthritis.
I'll have to read what those are. Lol thanks!
They're essentially rose berries. |
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WildWillow said:
I would definitely also consult an equine chiropractor. I used to own a QH gelding for several years that had a severe limp in one of his front legs. We spent tons of money on medications and different testing, the vets believed it was arthritis but weren't completely sure. One of our neighbors, who was an equine chiropractor, offered to readjust him to see if it would help. An hour after his readjustment, he was feeling great and was free of his limp for the first time in years.
How much did that cost. Or, how much does a regular chiropractor cost? I have accutully never heard of it before.
Woops. Meant to post that on MA. |
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Gold Bar Ranch said:
WildWillow said:
I would definitely also consult an equine chiropractor. I used to own a QH gelding for several years that had a severe limp in one of his front legs. We spent tons of money on medications and different testing, the vets believed it was arthritis but weren't completely sure. One of our neighbors, who was an equine chiropractor, offered to readjust him to see if it would help. An hour after his readjustment, he was feeling great and was free of his limp for the first time in years.
How much did that cost. Or, how much does a regular chiropractor cost? I have accutully never heard of it before.
Woops. Meant to post that on MA.
My neighbor did ours for free. :) In my area (midwest USA), the fees usually run around $80. I'm assuming that pricing most likely differs from place to place. Many riders at a barn I used to ride at had a chiropractor regularly visit to check the horses who were regularly competing (ranging from barrel horses to eventers). |
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I'll have to look into that! |
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Jericho Stables said:
You should probably consult with a vet. There is things like MSM, glucosamine, etc that you can get from someone like smartpac. But you should probably rule out behavior (because honestly if he knows if he limps and you don't ride him... I've seen it happen). Other problems (ulcers, back, teeth, abscess, ect).
You want to avoid bute (which is probably what you're giving him in paste form) being used regularly. It can cause stomach ulcers.
It's also very hard on the liver |
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