Joint Supplements: Suggestions Please

[merryberry]

Hi,

Can anyone please suggest a joint supplement for my 20 y o Lippizaner? He has an old injury which he is sound on but is now getting a little stiff in his knees.

I'm all for saving money and anything 'homemade' or simple, as against a pot of something costing £20 +.

Sarah.

[calekio]

I'm asking the same thing! lol I did find equine america kentucky joint supplement helpful for those who are just a bit stiff.. its not expensive (£20 for 2 months supply.. lasted me ages though with my little ones! lol)

Equally... strange as it might sound and an idea elaine at emw gave me.. was salt... just adding a teaspoon of salt to there feed twice a day (teaspoon for minis.. maybe a bit more for your guy lol) don't know how, why or what... but.. i do think it has helped some....:/

[mandal]

It might well be worth trying micronised linseed. It's not a chemical, cheap if you buy a big sac and it is generally good for skin and coat as well. Some horses seem to do really well on it for stiffness, others not so much.

[shan]

If he's stiff after resting then better for moving about try Rhus Tox homeopathic rem, if he's worse for moving / better for rest try Bryonia. You can get them from shops or online cheaply, and in my experience, most homeopaths are very helpful if you just give them a call for advice

[bertie666]

Tumeric seems to be helpful

[rosie]

I've just started using Nutraquin Equine made by Nutravet can only get it from the vet

[Mellymoo]

My friend feeds her old boy turmeric, and it has really helped him. Mine, of course, won't eat something cheap *sigh*

He has suppleaze gold, which is also being good for him. We also had success with Premierflex HA.

[jes]

I feed Premierflex HA, as well as micronised linseed, turmeric and meadowsweet. They also get some devils claw tincture when they need it, like this last week with it being a bit colder and lots of snow meaning they haven't been out for as long, they've been a bit stiffer, so they've had the devils claw in their feed, which seems to have helped a bit.

[tao]

Have had really good results with Vetvits for my 15yr old dog so have now started my 16yr horse on the horse version.