What an Arthritis Diagnosis Means For Your Horse

Managing horses with osteoarthritis often requires a multimodal approach that might include regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and proper hoof care. Success depends on collaboration between veterinarian and owner, with owners playing a key role in monitoring the horse’s comfort, maintaining appropriate conditioning, and notifying their veterinarian if the horse’s comfort level changes.

In this video Dr. Sherry Johnson of Equine Sports Medicine, shown at the practice’s Scottsdale, Arizona, location, gives practical advice for managing your horse following an osteoarthritis diagnosis.

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Adequan® i.m. polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG) solution 100 mg/mL

INDICATIONS

Adequan® i.m. is recommended for the intramuscular treatment of non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

There are no known contraindications to the use of intramuscular Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG). Studies have not been conducted to establish safety in breeding horses. WARNING: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For additional safety information, please see full prescribing information at adequan.com.