Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease
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Can I Maintain My Semi-Retired Horse on an NSAID?
by Scott Hopper, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS | May 25, 2022
A horse owner asks if Bute or firocoxib is better for her older performance horse. The answer? Maybe neither.
Read MoreConditioning Arthritic Horses: Do’s and Don’ts
by Erica Larson | Apr 22, 2022
A horse’s ridden or competitive career doesn’t have to end just because of an OA diagnosis. Two authorities on older horse care share tips for conditioning horses with osteoarthritis.
Read MoreNonsteroidal Joint Injection Options
by Katie Navarra | Dec 26, 2021
Alternative joint injections to corticosteroids not only keep horses comfortable but also offer a chance at healing rather than simply masking pain.
Read MoreRegenerative Therapy Options for Horses With Osteoarthritis
by Matt Leshaw, DVM | Dec 24, 2021
Learn about the biologic, or regenerative, therapies that have altered the way many equine veterinarians treat problematic joints.
Read MoreDiagnosis: Equine Joint Disease
by Matt Leshaw, DVM | Dec 20, 2021
Veterinarians have a number of methods at their disposal for treating and managing equine osteoarthritis. Learn about the different therapies and how they work.
Read MoreSenior Horses: Living the Good Life
by Erica Larson | Oct 22, 2021
Learn how to assess your senior horse’s quality of life and know when it’s time to let go.
Read MoreFact Sheet: Supporting Equine Joint Health
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 20, 2021
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common equine joint disorders, affecting an estimated one in five horses. Learn about specific strategies for supporting joint health in this free fact sheet. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.
Read MoreStifling the Pain in Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Sep 29, 2021
Find out how to get athletic horses with injuries to the large, complex stifle joint on the road to recovery.
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean When a Horse’s Hock Is ‘Fused’?
by Chris White, DVM | Sep 1, 2021
Osteoarthritis in horses’ hocks can lead to joint fusion. For some affected horses, this might be a good thing. Find out why.
Read More10 Arthritis Management Resources on TheHorse.com
by The Horse Staff | Aug 27, 2021
Learn about current ways to manage the most common cause of lameness in equine athletes. Sponsored by NoltrexVet.
Read MoreBone-Marrow-Derived Macrophages Promising for Preventing OA
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Apr 7, 2021
Researchers found significantly lower levels of inflammation in synovial fluid and the joint lining in joints treated with bone-marrow-derived mononuclear cells.
Read MoreOsteoarthritis in Lusitanos Usually Minimal, Study Shows
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Feb 24, 2021
A new European study has shown that Lusitanos had few OA lesions on radiographs, and when they did, the lesions were relatively minor.
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