Osteoarthritis of horses
Osteoarthritis in horses can very well be treated and cured if it is managed with the right care. Rather than giving remedies from the pharmaceutical industry based on chemicals to your animal, we advise you to administer a 100% natural treatment. Hipposil is a food supplement which, thanks to the virtues of the plants it contains, is the best natural anti-inflammatory to relieve your horse of its joint problems.
Osteoarthritis in horses, a disabling disease
Osteoarthritis in horses has the same symptoms and causes as in humans.
The disease is caused by the destruction of bone cartilage in the horse's joints, which makes movements and travel particularly tedious. The animal becomes nervous, is reluctant to move and sometimes refuses to move the affected limb, since this can cause severe pain. Furthermore, the resulting inflammations can sometimes cause fever in the animal. In this case, the diagnosis must be made by a therapist or veterinarian.
However, it is possible to help your horse by giving him treatment to relieve pain and stop the progression of the condition. Natural remedies are recommended since they are less dangerous for the animal's health. However, prevention remains the best remedy for osteoarthritis in horses.
Osteoarthritis can be suspected quite easily in a number of cases, if your horse :
- Appears to suffer when handling a joint;
- Presents a certain stiffness in one of the body segments or cracking when mobilizing a limb;
- Cold box before any type of effort;
- Presents a hot and/or swollen joint.
In addition to these signs, there are more specific signs, such as a marked lameness on hard ground which improves when warm, or even positive dynamic flexion.
The limbs are of course the most affected, but the back, particularly at the thoracolumbar junction, is also often affected. The fetlock, hock and even knee joints are particularly sensitive to osteoarthritis since they continuously support the body and are subject to shock.
The examination by your veterinarian will allow you to confirm or not the diagnosis: an increase in the volume of a joint (a “swollen” joint, the medical name of which is joint distension) can be spotted with the naked eye or by careful palpation of the joints. members. This distension is due to an increase in synovial fluid (the liquid which in the joint acts as a lubricant), and forms the famous “wheels”. Distension can also correspond to bone proliferation within the joint. In other words, the bone crumbles and tiny pieces of bone spread into the joint.
Suspicion of osteoarthritis in horses is then generally confirmed using imaging tests (x-rays and ultrasound). In certain cases, the use of more modern additional examinations such as MRI, scanner or scintigraphy is necessary.
Ultrasound is often used by the veterinarian because it can highlight not only cartilage damage, thickening of the joint capsule but also the presence of hypertrophied synovial membranes, signs of joint inflammation.
Hipposil : an effective natural treatment to treat osteoarthritis in horses
Like humans, horses frequently suffer from osteoarthritis. Highly stressed during its existence, particularly for racing horses, the animal's musculoskeletal system undergoes strong pressures which destroy the cartilage of the joints. Causing painful inflammatory reactions, this progressive pathology is chronic and irreversible. However, it is possible to relieve its manifestations and help rebuild degenerating tissues.
Hipposil is a 100% natural treatment, dedicated to the horse and its specific diseases, in particular those which hinder its locomotion (joint, tendon, ligament, bone and muscle damage). Composed of organic silicon, Harpagophytum and spirulina, it is non-aggressive and very effective, even for horses still in competition to which it is administered as a preventative measure, without contravening the rules on doping. In addition, the presence of probiotics improves its general condition through digestive regulation.
Labo Demeter, the specialist in natural treatment for animals
Labo Demeter is a family business created in 2004 by a veterinarian and a pharmacist which is dedicated to animal herbal medicine and offers natural solutions to take care of dogs, cats, and horses!
Our goal is to offer an alternative to chemical medications and to maintain the well-being and health of your furry friends. This is why our entire range of herbal medicine products for horses only uses natural compounds with recognized benefits and no side effects. They have also been subjected to numerous tests in a veterinary setting before approval.
On our site, you can discover natural anti-inflammatories intended for osteoarthritis in horses, but also treatments against dermatoses in dogs and cats, dewormers and other antiparasitic products, immune system stimulants and other drugstore preparations. animal.
In addition to our current solutions, we are continuing our research and development efforts to treat more and more conditions and improve the longevity of your animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my horse has osteoarthritis?
Your horse has osteoarthritis if :
- - He appears to suffer when manipulating a joint
- - It presents a certain stiffness in one of the body segments or cracking when mobilizing a limb
- - He limps cold before any type of effort
- - He has a hot and/or swollen joint
What anti-inflammatory for horses?
The best natural anti-inflammatory for horses is Hipposil. Thanks to its composition, it treats many ailments. This food supplement has a positive impact on the maintenance, conditioning, locomotor functions and digestion of your horse.
How do I administer Hipposil to my horse?
Orally, administer 1 tablet per 150kg of weight, in courses of 30 to 45 days minimum.
How to store Hipposil?
To store Hipposil, we advise you to store it in a dry and cool place, away from light.
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