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Aileen
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Username: Sunny66
Post Number: 430
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 6, 2004 - 11:08 am: |   |
There was an ad in the last issue of Horse Illustrated for Adequan IM. It said that it prevents further degeneration.
If it prevents further degeneration...Brave will be on it ASAP!
http://www.adequan.com/animal_health/equine/education/education.htm
Sensationalism or truth?? |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 10409
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Friday, May 7, 2004 - 7:30 am: | |
Sensationalism. There is evidence that these type products do decrease the inflammation and pain so probably slow the progress but it is not clear what the long term effects would be and probably depend on a myriad of factors.
DrO |
Aileen
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Username: Sunny66
Post Number: 431
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 7, 2004 - 10:52 am: | |
Thanks Dr. O, I think I'm going to try it. I know of some horses on it, and they seem to be doing better...we'll see if it helps my guy.
However, when you say longterm effects, are talking about a lifetime or over the course of the treatment? One lady in particular gave the IM and had the hocks injected. It's been 16 months and the mare is going fine with just the IM.
I'm hesitant to do the hocks, it gives me the willies...but I will if I should.
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Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 10415
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Sunday, May 9, 2004 - 10:41 am: | |
When I say over the long run I mean longer than the treatment period or what might happen with repeated treatment.
DrO |
Aileen
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Username: Sunny66
Post Number: 443
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 9:59 am: | |
Hi Dr. O,
I gave Brave one shot of Adequan IM last Wednesday...he trotted thru the pasture last night with NO hints of ouchiness or anything. He moves BEAUTIFULLY in the arena now...I still will only do western pleasure and training level dressage with him, but now he can do it with no pain...which is what I want for him.
The reason I have decided to go ahead is because two vets have suggested it to keep him pain free. I know of some horses that have been on it for over 5 years, and the only thing I've heard is an allergic reaction after 4 years. Once taken off the Adequan, it was gone.
I'm confused because my two vets seem to thing the Adequan will help the healing process...I fully realize that you are scientific...and you need to be with this site...But I was wondering...off the record...what you really think...I will fully understand if you don't comment.
You have a wonderful day and thank you for this wonderful, invaluable site!!!!! |
Aileen
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Username: Sunny66
Post Number: 447
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 5:19 pm: | |
I forgot to mention that when the vet looked at him last Wednesday, he palpated his legs. When he got the lower hock joint on both rear legs (more right than left) it was OBVIOUS that this is what is hurting him.
The vet DID say that it's necessary to rule out all other issues before assuming it's the hocks and giving Adequan as (I think he said) it may mask another issue. |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 10511
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 - 7:24 am: | |
Why would you think I would not have told you what I really think Aileen, that is why I am here. Perhaps you have misunderstood what I have said above in my first post: the product does help by decreasing inflammation but it will not "prevent further degeneration".
Everything above and in the article is consistant both with the scientific research and my own personal experiences with these products.
DrO |
Aileen
Member
Username: Sunny66
Post Number: 449
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 - 9:59 am: | |
Thanks Dr. O...you are the BEST!! I hope you didn't take my post the wrong way...I was just hoping that giving my horse the Adequan didn't have any risks...such is life...always a risk.
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