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Dr. Madalyn Ward, DVM, Offers Info On Horse Joint Supplements To Help You ...

There are so many joint supplements for your horse on the market today, it can be very difficult to pick the best one for your horse. Dr. Madalyn Ward, DVM, lists some of the major products on the market and discusses the pros and cons of them.

First is Adequan and this is an injectable solution that contains PSGAG`s, which is a component of joint cartilage. This is a good choice if you don`t think your horse will eat oral supplements or may not absorb them. It is good for low-grade chronic joint soreness and also to prevent joint problems in older horses that perform heavy work.

It should also be considered for any horse that is having difficulty in training with no obvious cause of pain. He could be having very low level joint pain and it could be making it hard for the horse to perform and learn. The normal dosage is a course of 5 to 7 intra-muscular injections, 5 days apart, followed by one-a-month injections for maintenance.

Next is Antioxidants and they neutralize the free radicals that are produced by a heavy workload or exercise and this can thin the joint fluid. There are naturally occurring antioxidants in Noni juice, Blue-green algae, super oxide dismutase( in wheat sprouts), Vitamin C ( In Citrus C/Q), Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10, Omega 3 fatty acids ( in Chia seeds), grape seed extract and certain minerals, like Sulphur and they support the maintenance of healthy joints.

Next is Banamine and Bute and they are non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs that have effects like aspirin. Though they give pain relief, they can have many side-effects and interfere with healing. These should be reserved for either acute injuries or as a last resort for chronic pain when all else fails.

Two products that are superb and should be used together are Glucosamine and Chondoitin Sulphate and two great brands are Equine Mobility by Standard Process or Cosequin ASU. Other supplements you should consider include; Devil`s Claw, Legend, MSM and Yucca. For more info, you can visit:  www.holistichorsekeeping.com

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I use infant Tylenol on my Great Dane. It works really well.well, i fear the best thing you can do for your dog is get him on deramaxx or rimadyl. but both are prescriptions (and damned expensive),

some people use tylenol, but be careful!! it can cause hepatic toxicity (which can be fatal, especially if you can’t afford the hundreds or thousands of dollars for the vet bills), if you dose them too much. aspirin may be a safer choice, but if you overdose even with that you can cause digestive tract issues.

if you JUST can’t afford a vet (which i understand), i recommend you give aspirin (check online or ask a vet for free about the dose), and if that doesn’t work, use tylenol

i must advise you not to try those supplements. they can be dangerous if not run through the vigors of scientific testing. there are many vets who care more about animals than money, and believe me: they would tell you if those worked. those unregulated supplements can harm & even kill your dog

i give my dog glucosamine as a supplement, but it is a type tested & approved for The golden retriever that I watch takes ibuprofen, but definitely call a vet to get the dosage correct before giving it to him.You can try a glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM supplement, same dose as a human would get. Some dogs really benefit, and for some it doesn’t make much difference, but safe and worth a try. I’d be really careful with aspirin, could cause an ulcer. Don’t give Tylenol, Ibuprofen, or any other human , I have a Great Dane, Husky, and a Australian, German Shepard mix. I give them daily glucosamine (spelling might be wrong). It is good for their joints, and gets rid of stiffness, put it into there normal diet, it is a small tablet or you can by that food type IT HELPS! Good Luck!My vet always recommended a coated aspirin, such as Bayer or Bufferin. I preferred Bufferin, it seemed to work best. I was also told never to give them Tylenol or ibuprofen. Call your vet and ask, thats the best thing to do.Your best, most inexpensive bet would be aspirin. The rule is 5 and 15mg/lb every 12 hours. Giving your dog aspirin may cause the same side effects it has on humans such as gastrointestinal upsets and ulcers. It is perfectly safe and effective, but use caution with the dosage and pay attention to signs of things going wrong. Good luck No, you should take him to the vet.. There might be something the vet can do to help.

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