Managing Horses with Osteoarthritis
Matt Leshaw, DVM
December 26, 2024
One veterinarian describes what management changes you can make to keep your arthritic horse comfortable.
One veterinarian describes what management changes you can make to keep your arthritic horse comfortable.
Learn what you can do to help your horse recover from a joint injury and give him a better prognosis for the future.
Equine osteoarthritis in the hind limb can be a painful condition for the horse, but your veterinarian can help.
Driving horses, whether pulling a plow, going for a pleasure drive, or competing, face health considerations similar to and distinct from those of typical sport horses.
Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.
Two veterinarians answer your questions about preventing arthritis in horses. Sponsored by Arthramid Vet.
A horse owner asks if Bute or firocoxib is better for her older performance horse. The answer? Maybe neither.
Dr. Avi Blake describes equine degenerative joint disease, how it occurs, clinical signs, diagnostics, and treatment options.
Dr. Howland Mansfield explains the pros and cons of these two common treatments for osteoarthritis in horses.
Dr. Steve Adair describes exercises that could help relieve discomfort and stiffness caused by equine osteoarthritis.
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.
Drs. Howland Mansfield and Steve Adair explain how owners can keep horses with neck arthritis comfortable in light work.
Veterinarians have a number of methods at their disposal for treating and managing equine osteoarthritis. Learn about the different therapies and how they work.
Researchers discovered a new technique to detect osteoarthritis in horses earlier than is currently possible with radiographs.
Learn about 4 common injuries veterinarians see in these athletes, how they diagnose them, and what treatments and rehabilitation methods they use.
Learn how to assess your senior horse’s quality of life and know when it’s time to let go.
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