Update Pics Of Nelson

Well, I never had Ginisee on an IV treatment or hock injections. I always had her on the IM injections. But I have heard that many vets want to gradually wean a horse off of the expensive stuff and onto maintenance supplements. I also had Ginisee on Corta-Flx after Adequan and she did great on that, too.

Though I haven't had Gin on Adequan for quite a few years now (no need, she's retired!), my vet has a generic that is much more affordable that he claims works just the same. Might want to look into a generic if you are worried about the expense.

Been following his illness. What a miracle he has been. So nice to see him with tack on and moving along nicely again. I'll keep sending you both some happy vibes and prayers that he may continue to do well and recover :)

Goodness his leg looks SO much better! Such a handsome guy!!! Give him some hugs from us!!

So happy to hear he is doing better! He is such a handsome boy =]

Thanks everyone!

Hubby and I talked about it with my Vet and she said start out with Glucosamine. There is no need to put him on something like Adequan right away unless we know for sure that he needs it. Start out with Glucosamine and then see how he does on that, and then move to something stronger if needed.

My Husband thinks I am putting more into Nelson than needed because I feel guilty about everything that has happened to him.

Sounds like a good way to go about it. Tell your husband... "until you have been an aging, off the track thoroughbred you can't actually tell what he needs" Haha

LOL, it is so stressfull!

But I see his and my Vets point. Too much of a good thing, especially if it is something that he doesn't need, is bad. I don't want to smother him with all this un-needed stuff, while I am thinking I am helping him, I could be hurting him.

I do agree with that. But something needs to be done right? I mean, Glucosamine at the very least. Just to start out with. If you don't see improvement then you can take him off of it. It should help him regain the full use of his hock.

My 14 yr old dog was so spoiled as a younger dog (by my great grandfather) with allergy shots, special diet food, etc. that now he actually needs it. He didn't before but now he is dependent on it. Ugh.

Aww! I love seeing pictures of Nelson! He looks like such a sweetie. I'm REALLY glad he's doing better.

Nelson definitely does need to be on something. My vet said because he is 20 and has been used hard throughout his life, that absolutely yes he needs to be on something.

I started him on Corta-Flx pellets, and was going to do the Adequan, but instead we'll start with Glucosamine.

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Thanks everyone!