Things To Know About Equine Joint Health

disodium Tildren are safe and effective at relieving pain and lameness in horses with navicular syndrome. However offlabel use when the drug is used to treat something other than navicular disease has not been thoroughly researched might not be effective and could be harmful. Effects on kidney health inhibition of bone growth and interference with bone adaptation to exercise and healing of microdamage are of concern. Studies in humans and dogs suggest bisphosphonates as preventative treatments may cause bones to weaken predisposing them to stress fractures.
9. Your veterinarian should be consulted when considering an equine joint supplement. The term nutraceutical nutrition pharmaceutical is commonly equated with beneficial effects but has no regulatory definition. Peerreviewed studies on joint supplements are limited especially in horses with naturally occurring OA. Questions about antiinflammatory effects oral bioavailability appropriate concentrations and antioxidative properties remain. Research has also revealed quality issues. In a study of 23 equine glucosamine products four had less than 30 percent of the amount claimed on the label. Consult your veterinarian to determine which specific ingredients and products are right for your horse.
10. Competition rules prohibit some joint injections and supplements. Certain drugs can be detected weeks after the last dose and some herbal supplements can produce metabolites similar to forbidden substances. Check lists of prohibited substances and note required withdrawal times for permitted medications prior to administering any substance to a horse competing at events governed by Equestrian Canada EC the Fédération Equestre Internationale FEI the United States Equestrian Federation USEF or other regulatory bodies.