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Preventive Equine Joint Care

Haylie Kerstetter October 10, 2024

Two veterinarians answer your questions about preventing arthritis in horses. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.

Are Frequent Joint Injections Safe for Horses?

Erin Contino, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR September 30, 2024

An owner’s doctor is reluctant to give her joint injections too often, but her horse gets them every six months. Is that cause for concern?

Can I Maintain My Semiretired Horse on an NSAID?

Scott Hopper, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS September 23, 2024

A horse owner asks if Bute or firocoxib is better for her older performance horse. The answer? Maybe neither.

6 Steps to Managing Horses With Hock Arthritis

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 7, 2024

Hock arthritis can cause poor performance and lameness in horses. Learn how to manage your horse after a diagnosis of this common condition.

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Drugs, Devices, and Decisions: Understanding Your Options in Managing Equine Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)

The Horse Staff August 22, 2024

Dr. Avi Blake describes equine degenerative joint disease, how it occurs, clinical signs, diagnostics, and treatment options. Sponsored by American Regent Animal Health.

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Orthobiologics vs. Corticosteroids for Equine Osteoarthritis

Haylie Kerstetter August 2, 2024

Dr. Howland Mansfield explains the pros and cons of these two common treatments for osteoarthritis in horses.

Groundwork and Stretching for Horses With Osteoarthritis

Haylie Kerstetter July 30, 2024

Dr. Steve Adair describes exercises that could help relieve discomfort and stiffness caused by equine osteoarthritis.

Signs of Discomfort in Horses With Osteoarthritis

Haylie Kerstetter July 26, 2024

Dr. Steve Adair describes the common signs of pain and discomfort you should look for in horses with osteoarthritis, such as decreased performance and stiffness.

Will Coaxing a Nervous Horse Reinforce Her Nervous Behavior?

Managing Horses With Neck Arthritis

Haylie Kerstetter July 24, 2024

Drs. Howland Mansfield and Steve Adair explain how owners can keep horses with neck arthritis comfortable in light work.

Diagnosis: Equine Joint Disease

Matt Leshaw, DVM July 19, 2024

Veterinarians have a number of methods at their disposal for treating and managing equine osteoarthritis. Learn about the different therapies and how they work.