Joint Supplements

[nars]

Who uses a joint supplement? I'm toying with one for Lyle as like his mum, he does get a bit stiff through the back in winter (he is ever so slightly upright behind so I think it pre-disposes him).

I want to ensure he feels as comfortable as possible so I wondered what joint supplements were getting the best reviews.

[shell]

Belle is on Equine Americas's glucosamine, was advised by vet after her operation to put her on something just to help as she is now more likely to develop arthritus in that joint.

[mickey]

Mickey is on riaflex complete- not cheap but the best one I've had him on so far. They do do a cheaper alternative too.

[diamonds]

I give Magic Cortaflex. She had lameness problems soon after I bought her and was recommended it by my friend. She was using it as well for her fell with good results. I have had excellent results and Magic is doing brilliant on it. You have to go past the loading period before you see noticeable improvements though. Highly recommended.

[harveydales]

I use cortaflex too but that is because the ones with actual glucosamine in are not recommended for laminitics like Quest. Cortaflex contains the glucosamine precursers and is beleived to be safe plus it seems to help Quest. I've heard a lot of people are happy with the results with Riaflex though........

[SuzieP]

Bea is on Synequin. Very expensive, but after his bout of arthritis the vet prescribed it for him and he hasn't looked back. Once you've got through the loading period, it's a small dose and 1kg lasts 5 months for a horse Bea's size.

[Debbie]

This is interesting to know. I tried a joint supplement (glucosamine) with Blossom when she was younger. She point blank refused to eat it. Maybe she'll think the Cortaflex is tastier.

[nars]

Thanks everyone. That gives me plenty to go at.

[nars]

Thanks everyone. That gives me plenty to go at.

[jay]

I've just started Jay on MSM powder from natural horse supplies...just as a preventative measure now he's 15/16. The lady from natural horse supplies was very helpful.....she also recommended devils claw root for after he's done any strenuous exercise

[lucydales]

My vet says anything with MSM in masks the problems (I think it's analgesic?) rather than improving them. She recommended Cosequin or Synequin which are expensive, but said you are wasting your money on the others.

I am thinking of this for Choc as she's getting rather old and stiff.

Devil's claw is a good pain killer, but you need whole root rather than powder (I believe) as the saliva produced whilst chewing it activates it's effectiveness more. Better to offer it separately than put it in food also (IMHO) as the pone can choose when they need it. Choc will have some one day, then none for a few days, then some more, etc.

[southerner]

plain glucosamine HCL works out as most cost effective and 99% pure so it lasts a long time -one of the ingredients of synequin etc.

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