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
