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Member: Canter |
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 1, 2005 - 1:34 pm: Wow, the vet injected your horses hocks because the farrier thought he seemed sore?? I'm hoping the vet did a complete lameness exam to determine why the horse was sore--there's a million reasons why a horse can be off, arthritis being only one of them. If the vet didn't examen the horse and didn't give you post care instructions, I'd seriously consider finding another vet...I hope your horse has improved and can be shown. I'm sorry I can't answer your specific question, but the situation as described sounds odd to me and I think I sense a bit of frustration from your post. |
New Member: Koda |
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 1, 2005 - 10:27 pm: I just had my 14yo TB's hocks injected today and the recovery is: 3 days walking by hand, 2 days walking under saddle, 1 day walk trot under saddle and walk, trot, canter on the 7th day post injection. |
Moderator: DrO |
Posted on Thursday, Jun 2, 2005 - 9:09 am: To Fran and Sheri,The poster asked that I remove their post. I am hoping they will repost when they get their name displayed redone and thank you for trying to help. DrO |
Member: Canter |
Posted on Thursday, Jun 2, 2005 - 1:34 pm: Thanks for the heads up, DrO...I thought I was losing my mind when I didn't see the original post... |
New Member: Koda |
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 8, 2005 - 1:35 am: DrO,AS you can see from my previous post I had my 14yo TBs Hocks injection 1 week ago. All is improving with his hocks however he is suddenly having very frequent urination. His stall was a mess this morning and at one point during the day, he urinated 3 times within an hour. He is not running a fever and the vets office said that the corticosteroids in the injections frequently cause increased thirst. He received Bute prior to riding and Adequan yesterday. Is increased urination common 1 week post injection? Thanks!! |
Moderator: DrO |
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 8, 2005 - 7:10 am: While glucocorticoids can cause increase drinking and urination, the very small amount put directly in the joints is not likely to cause remarkable systemic signs Sheri. Has your horse continued with the frequent urination?DrO |
Member: Frances |
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 8, 2005 - 8:55 am: Hello SheriI have twice had my horse's knees injected with cortisone and Legend, and once her ligament as well. Both times she absolutely flooded her box with urine for about a week afterwards: it took a while before it occurred to me that the cortisone was probably the reason, and the vet who'd injected her agreed. He said the cortisone from the joint would have taken a while to enter the system, and from the ligament would probably have done so much sooner. She's always been a very thirsty horse, so perhaps the cortisone's effect was even greater on her than the average beastie. It stopped as suddenly as it began. Hope this helps, and good luck! Lynn |
Moderator: DrO |
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 8, 2005 - 6:33 pm: Wow guys I inject joints on a weekly basis and never had a client express such a reaction. I do tend to use lower doses of repositol (slow releasing) forms. But I don't even see it that often when used systemically in much MUCH larger doses over a longer period of time. What steroid and at what dosages are your horses joints being injected?DrO |
New Member: Koda |
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 8, 2005 - 9:52 pm: Thanks guys! I'm not sure what type and dosage of steroid was used. 2 days ago he was nearly draining a 22 gallon water tub plus using his automatic water but today his tub was about only drained about half.I think he's about back to normal as far as his bladder is concerned and I have seen some improvement with his hocks. I've only had him about 4 months so this is my first experience with him and injections. Thanks! Sheri |
Member: Frances |
Posted on Thursday, Jun 9, 2005 - 6:19 am: When I asked my vet he made some muttered calculations half to himself, and I didn't catch the names of the steroids. He did say something about two slow release in the lower right knee, and a different type in the LF suspensory. Not much help I'm afraid. |