From Joint injections: A good idea? from The Horse Magazine
There are three primary corticosteroids used for intra-articular injections in horses. Here's an overview:
Triamcinolone acetate (Vetalog)--Moderate duration of effectiveness; used in high-motion joints at low dosages. Studies show no negative effects, and it might actually be chondroprotective (protective of the cartilage).
Betamethasone phosphate (Betavet Soluspan, Celestone)--Shortest-acting of the three; used to reduce synovitis and joint inflammation, with no known bad side effects.
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I try to avoid this option, but I've been there before. Actually, my own knees need it more than my horses....*sigh'*
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I try to avoid this option, but I've been there before. Actually, my own knees need it more than my horses....*sigh'*
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This is great information, my horse had a vet appointment about his unsoundness/arthritis in hocks last month and I am considering steroid injections for him this summer. I would want to avoid the first one as my horse is still fairly young (16) and I want him to have his joints last as long as possible. Any other information you might find helpful to me, please let me know!! ponygirlridesagain@gmail.com Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteI've been down this road a few times and have used the Vetalog option. I've always had good success with it, and found that my horses respond well to it. Thanks for the info!
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