My 11 Y/O T-Bred hunter gelding is currently on Cosequin ASU. When I ask people which joint supplement they prefer, I get mixed reviews. What do you think? Pros and cons on both? Do you use one of these or something different? Thanks!

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Amy S :
I use Adequan because my mare won’t eat Cosequin. Most of the horses in my barn get both. I think it’s more of a personal preference. The Cosequin is more expensive, but good as gold and constantly effective. The Adequan is very effective in the first few days after treatment (more-so than Cosequin), then not as effective for the remainder of the 30 day cycle. So ideally, it’s Cosequin daily and Adeqaun monthly (as close to show days as possible).

Anyone know anything about adequan shots for horses?

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Greg B :
My friend just got her horse a shot of adequan. It worked so well for him that she called me the next day to say that she now had so much horse under her she didn’t know what to do with it all. She compared it to giving him methamphetamines.

Adequan is supposed to help with general joint lubrication so it helps with stiffness. It can be a good treatment for older horses, but you can use it in younger horses as a preventative or if they have a specific issue.

Apparently it works very well for some horses and hardly at all for others.

My 8 month old puppy was recently diagnosed with CHD, and we’re currently looking at treatment options to prevent arthritis and keep him comfortable and mobile as he grows up.

We’re considering using Adequan canine as a preventative measure… he doesn’t have osteoarthritis yet (at least not as far as our general practive vet can identify, though a specialist may have been able to identify subtle early signs she didn’t see).

Does anyone have any experience with adequan canine for prevention of osteoarthritis?
We are using glucosamine condroitin supplements as well, but are thinking about adding Adequan.

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PurebredDog :
You should use Chrondritin, Glucosamine and MSN.

Adequan? Legend?
If you have any experience with Adequan or Legend, I’d like to hear about them.

My trainer is giving my horse both and I really dint think he needs it. She really hasn’t told me anything, I just saw it on my bill. I have no idea why he needs them.

Ok so about my horse. He is a 9 year old Dutch Warmblood in full hunter/jumper training. He gets worked 6 days a week with an average of 4 jumping days. I was not told he would need this maintenance. I am very concernd.

He is ONLY 9. Does he really need both. I know I should ask the vet, but I would like to know what you think about this.
Thanks

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Here's really my "question" Are these injections for maintnance like a supplement to help in the long run or are they medicine to help with repair or pain. Once they have started with these shots, do they need them for life?

Also, I've bin billed for Legend twice but I have learned its a once a year kind of shot. Do you know if its common to give this shot two months in a row or could it be a typo?

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Saddlebreds..RollercosterOn4Legs :
Both these are inecjectable supplements….. Adequan and Legend are injections given to a horse because they have bad joints.. i know that a vet percription is required to order both of these… but if its on your bill it should only be a one time thing.
Adequan i have never used but is given intramuscual and aids in lamness, joint trama and joint damage.
Legend i have used, its a shot that should be given once a year… this shot is given derectly into the horses joint to help the movement and helps joints that have been damaged… When my show horses reach about 16, I put them on this shot to aid them in the proper fuctunion of there hocks… as for my gaited horses, gaiting is stressfull on the horses hocks so when they show signs of being in pain i uses this shot to put the fluid back into the joint so it can properly fuction… the youngest horses i had put on it was 7 so dont worry bout the age.
your horses is a jumper so these to supplements will help him alot… it will prevent alot of break down that can occur.
Your trainer knows what they are doing.
Even if hes only 9 he will be better off in the long run and will be able to jump longer

What were your horses symptoms, the treatment & did they improve & how much?

My 8 yr old TB/QH was diagnosed with coffin joint arthritis or some other type of degenerative change last month but I'm not convinced that's his entire issue. Back in CT he was barely lame & now in CO he has been severely lame. Finally had vet check him, long story, he had Adequan regimen & bute & improved greatly the first couple weeks, then my board situation changed & he got worse again. has been off meds for 2 weeks and now at new barn but is back to same symptoms & I bute him every few days but in general is still not back to normal. I don't want to inject his coffin joint, will do maintenance dosing of Adequan (1-2 shots a month) starting this wknd.

Wondering how others with the same prob have done; still ridable, how much improved etc…

and my horse was x-rayed, his feet are not symmetrical & he's got some minor issues in them anyway, but navicular area looked fine, no founder etc.

The following reply is by : Solstice :
Get a farrier out there to take a look with a vet. There are horse shoes that can help his comfort. They will not be cheap, I can warn you that much ahead of time.

Despite enough exercise and a life-long healthy diet, my senior mini lop rabbit has developed advanced arthritis, and is now unable to walk, sit, or easily move. He is getting Adequan injections twice weekly; plus daily messages and PT; however, so far no improvement. I am wondering if GC/MSM might help rebuild his joints; ease his discomfort; and provide him with more mobility. However, since Glucosamine is shell fish or bovine based; I am wondering if his digestive system can absorb it, or if it will it cause diarrhea and stomach upset. An effective GC/MSM formula combined with rabbit friendly vitamins, minerals, and anti-inflammatory herbal compounds needs to be developed for rabbits. Rabbits are wonderful pets; and rabbits deserve equallly good care and treatment as any other sentinent, living beings. If anyone knows any effective natural, alt meds, homepathic, PT or other safe and effective treatments for arthritis in rabbits, please let me know.

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topcat1 :
I really think you need to take him to the vet and seek advice from them. They may have some other treatments that they can give him. My cat is on glucosamine for arthritis. I've looked at the container and whilst it mentions dogs, it doesn't say anything about rabbits, so I would check with the vet.
Good luck.

Does anyone have experience with a THR (total hip replacement) for little dogs (i.e., 20 pounds)?

My Sheltie/Dachshund mix is 22 mos. old and recently diagnosed with a bad hip. She is taking the Adequan series to help with the discomfort. My vet initially recommended a FHO, but we'd rather opt for the THR if feasable.
I believe the reason the FHO was suggest is that my vet was unsure that a THR would be available for smaller dogs. She's checking into that with the ortho doc at the vet hospital.

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Diana :
If your dog's hip problem is due to Legg Perthes disease, a total hip replacement is not possible due to the disease. I don't believe this surgery is widely available for dogs of this size to do difficulting in obtaining implants suitable for the surgery. It is also not a surgery routinly performed on smaller dogs.

An FHO is a suitable option for a dog of it's size. Even in 80 pound dogs, 90% of them will show no evidence of having had the procedure done (no limp, lamness, etc).

A THR is not a magic bullet either. The procedure is $3000-$5000, and recovery is extensive. For instance, the dog cannot run, jump, or be over active at all for 10 weeks post-op. Plus there are complications such as infection, implant instability, fracture, etc.

Can I ask why you are considering a THR?

My horse is about to turn 8 in May, and he's already had two hock injections. His last one was in January, but as I continue to read up on equine medicine and hock injections in particular, the more I worry about the long term affects on my horse's joints. He's relatively small, technically a pony at 14.1hh; we do a lot of jumping- hunters, jumpers and a little xc as well as dressage. Have any of you heard of or had any positive experiences with any alternatives, or know of any supplements that will help? I know that there's always Adequan and Legend, but I don't think that will help slow the deterioration of the joint or contribute to the overall health of the hock. Is there any way to slow this, or at least make the hock injections less frequent/necessary?

Thanks!

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pa pizzazz :
My 13.3h 26 year old has arthritis in her hocks and she still jumps etc. She is fed Acti-flex 4000 and it is absolutely fantastic stuff.

I buy from the States and ship it over and costs about $108 a gallon which lasts about 3 months.

www.coxvetlab.com

We have a vet appointment today for our dog, he has swollen lymph nodes in his neck and back legs. He's 9 years old. He goes to the vet often (every 2-4 weeks) for Adequan shots for arthritis. Other than that he appears fairly healthy - he did have a couple of days last week where his appetite wasn't up to par, he still ate - but not like normal. He's eating fine now. About once a day I notice him 'cough' for lack of a better word - but it's not much. What are the chances that this is lymphoma? It came about rather quickly. We'll find out soon, it's just stressing me out.

The following reply is by : Pink :
You sound like an excellent pet owner! Very in tune with your pets needs and feelings.

Swollen lymph nodes could be many things and yes, lymphoma is one. But, it could simply be he has an infection and is trying to fight something off (just like humans).

You vet will do a physical exam and may suggest blood work after getting a history from you. This will tell them many things, including if it's just a mere infection being fought off. Blood work may even be suggested to be repeated in 2-4 weeks to check for various changes.

Don't worry or stress just yet. I hope it's a simple infection and nothing more, but good luck!

My 11th Month old Puppy has dip dysplasia and the Vets have ruled out a TPO as he shows signs of arthritis. I need help deciding on what course of treatment to use. Adequan (which is a monthly shot) or a supplement pill like Springtime Joint Health Chewables which contains Glucosamine HCL and Chondroitin sulfate. Also if I go with the supplement does anybody have any recomendations? Please help
He was from the pound but thanks for the heads up.
I have explored the surgical options. He has about 30 % of the ball in the hip. Not very good. He is a lab and will most likely be a 90lb skinny dog. The surgery where they just remove the hip joint and create a fake joint is recommended for dogs under 45 pounds. I have spoke with a vet and he said that he has done it on larger dogs with success but it should be a last resort. Thank You for the help.

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wml752000 :
I use a monthly Adequan shot and daily Cosequein DS tablets.
I recommend asking your vet to show you how to administer your own adequine shot. This will save you time and money since you will be doing it for the remainder of your dogs life. The needle is small and goes underneath the skin, nothing to it!
I can tell a DRASTIC improvement when I used both supplements.