Adequan Equine 500mg/5ml

Product Info

Adequan is an intramuscular injection for equines used to help alleviate symptoms due to arthritis. The package comes with seven 5ml vials. 

 

What the product cures

Adequan helps minimize discomfort, improve mobility, and reduce other symptoms caused by equine arthritis. It is also prescribed for horses that have undergone orthopedic procedures, and can benefit from the formula while healing is in process. 

 

Pet Symptoms

Arthritis in horses is a continuing disease that causes deterioration of the cartilage around the joints. Normally, the cartilage is smooth, allowing the joints to be flexible and to absorb shock as the horse moves. However, equines suffering from arthritis have damaged cartilage that isn’t as smooth, causing limited mobility as well as pain, discomfort, and additional problems.

Arthritis can cause a wide range of symptoms, and sometimes they may not even be obvious until the disease has progressed to later stages. For this reason, it can be hard to detect arthritis in horses early on, and it can be months from the time the condition developed until you notice any abnormalities. Some of the symptoms owners should keep an eye out for include; staying in a lying position longer than usual, difficulty moving from one position to another, lowered activity levels, change in behavior (depressed, aggressive, etc.), slow movement in cold temperatures, lameness, swelling of the joints, decreased hunger, and muscle degeneration.

Sadly, there is no cure for equine arthritis, but there are medications available that can help with the symptoms and even slow down the progression of the disease. Making lifestyle changes for your horse such as providing exercise and feeding a balanced diet is also beneficial.

Pet Ailments

It is thought that about 60% of horses seen for lameness have arthritis, meaning that equines in general, have an increased risk of developing the disease. Although experts are yet to figure out what the exact cause of arthritis is, there are several factors that can raise the chances of it developing. Some examples include; continuous movement or overuse of joints, bacterial infections, and trauma. 

 

Pets with Ailments

Adequan Equine 100mg/1ml 50ml – 10 Dose

Product Info

Adequan is an injectable drug for horses that is used to improve symptoms caused by arthritis. The box contains one 50ml vial, which is enough for 10 doses. 

 

What the product cures

The medication helps to alleviate the symptoms brought on by both degenerative arthritis and arthritis caused by trauma. Veterinarians also often prescribe Adequan for equines that have had orthopedic surgery, in order to help with inflammation and aid in the recovery process. 

 

Pet Symptoms

Equine arthritis is a progressive disease that causes permanent degeneration of the joint cartilage. In a healthy horse, the cartilage is sleek and allows the joints to move freely and absorb shock from moving as it normally should. With arthritis, the cartilage starts to deteriorate, making its surface vulnerable and leads to problems such as a stiff gait and general discomfort. 

 

The symptoms caused by arthritis can come and go or be mild enough, that it’s difficult to detect it early on. As a result, the condition tends to be diagnosed several weeks or months after it has developed. However, there are common symptoms you can look out for that may indicate arthritis in your horse. Some of these symptoms include; lying down for longer periods, trouble rising from a lying position, decreased activity, abnormal behavior, moving slowly when in cold climate, stiff joints that improve with movement, lameness, joint inflammation, reduced appetite, and unusual wasting of the muscle.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for equine arthritis, but it can be managed and the progression of the disease can be slowed down in most cases.

Pet Ailments

Approximately 60% of lameness cases in equines are caused by arthritis, which means there is a high risk of developing the condition. Although there is no known cause for arthritis, there are factors that are thought to contribute to its development. Some of these factors are; trauma/injury (due to inflammation being triggered), repetitive movement (causes wear and tear of the tissue and joint structures), and bacterial infections that may trigger inflammation. 

 

Pets with Ailments