Discussion on Joint Supplement recommendation for OCD
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Sheila Benner
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Username: Sheilab
Post Number: 21
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 4, 2004 - 1:55 pm: |   |
My 13 yr old warmblood mare was diagnosed 4 years ago with OCD in both hocks. She doesn't pass a flex test but is sound. I ride her 5-6 times each week (low-level dressage) and she is on 5cc Chondroprotec once a month. Her last x-rays did show changes and the condition is worse than is was 4 years ago, but she is still sound. My question is this; is there a joint supplement you would recommend I should add to her daily feed? |
Rick Obadiah
Member
Username: Onehorse
Post Number: 51
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 4, 2004 - 2:51 pm: | |
Sheila,
I've had excellent results using Joint Discovery by U.S. Animal Nutritionals in combination with Adequan (chondroprotec) shots once a month.
Joint Discovery is a pellet that you add to your horses regular diet. You can read about it at the following web site:
www.usanimalnutritionals.com
My experience with joint supplements (and in comparing notes with friends) is that some supplements work better with certain horses than others. As such, I'd suggest purchasing a supplement in the smallest available quantity and evaluate the results. If you're extremely pleased, then buy it efficiently as possible.
My horse is 18 years old and since finding this combination he's got lots of spring in his movement and seems quite happy. I know I am.
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Aileen
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Username: Sunny66
Post Number: 565
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 4, 2004 - 3:47 pm: | |
Hi Sheila,
Rick is right about some supplements working better for some horses...Experimentation will be key.
I use Cosequin on my guy...You might also ask Dr. O about the amount you should give. I've heard that 10,000 is the best amount...so I'd have to give 6 scoops of Cosequin to my guy...He's doing well with 4 scoops however.
Good luck!! |
ANN COLLIER
Member
Username: Dres
Post Number: 422
Registered: 10-2000
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 4, 2004 - 3:57 pm: | |
http://www.horsetech.com/hylaron-otc.htm#Order_Hylaron_Online!
Hylaron OTC,
i love the above product.. have tried several others this one seems to have the right combination for my boy..
good luck.. |
Sheila Benner
Member
Username: Sheilab
Post Number: 22
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 5, 2004 - 7:20 am: | |
Dr. O - any suggestions? |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 11294
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Tuesday, Oct 5, 2004 - 7:37 am: | |
Hello Sheila,
We outline in detail our recommendations at, Equine Medications and Nutriceuticals » Anti-inflammatories (NSAID's, Steroids, Arthritis Rx) >> The Joint Protective Treatments.
DrO |
