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Post by pikzeedust on Jul 1, 2007 10:08:22 GMT -5
My horse who just turned 7 has been diagnosed with Navicular. He now has the "special shoes" at a nice price.  I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for supplements? I read about Recovery EQ and it's pretty pricey but I heard it works. Any input would be greatly appreciated. |
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Post by leosolis on Jul 1, 2007 13:32:11 GMT -5
Have you already used Isoxsuprine? I have owned multiple navicular horses in my lifetime & have found that the Isoxsuprine treatment helps alot. You can get it thru your vet.
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Post by halfwayhome on Jul 1, 2007 13:47:02 GMT -5
Recovery EQ is good, and also if you get a personal eval of your horses situation from TLC Nutrition( you can see their ads in many horse magazines) their supplements have helped a great many navicular horses, as has using a Natural Barefoot trim. Recovery EQ is available at a better price from Country Supply online.
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Post by pikzeedust on Jul 1, 2007 17:00:52 GMT -5
How is Next Level? Has anyone used it?
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Post by leosolis on Jul 1, 2007 19:09:18 GMT -5
How is Next Level? Has anyone used it? Next level isn't going to help your horse with his navicular problem..that I"m aware of..it will do wonders for his joints tho.. Seriously....call your vet & ask him about the Isoxoprine, it gave me years more..you can use all the other supplements after you finish the treatment..its really really easy.. I personally am not a barefoot fan, exspecially in a Navicular horse, usually they need some toe taken off & heel grouwn..thats what my vet has us do. I have horses that go barefoot, but not any navicular horses, once that starts they benefit from shoes..IMO |
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Post by cybercat on Jul 1, 2007 21:01:30 GMT -5
And getting the Isoxoprine from the vet is cheaper than having them write a Rx to be filled at the people pharmacy...
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Post by halfwayhome on Jul 1, 2007 23:43:15 GMT -5
Regarding barefoot trims and Navicular, please talk to farriers like Pam B, and others , we have seen some pretty great results if done properly. One older expensive show pony jumper got navicular and owner was at wits end, switched to this kind of treatment and horse was much improved and able to be comfortable, previous vet work, including isoxaprine were not successful and they were thinking about euthanasia. I am not saying it works in ever case, but have seen enough of them to know the ones it has helped, has been tremendous relief. So I wouldn't rule anything out without research. There are some very good informative websites out there about the use in lame horses. I will see if I can find the web address for you.
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Post by mkgbuegel on Jul 2, 2007 0:00:52 GMT -5
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Post by pikzeedust on Jul 2, 2007 8:30:41 GMT -5
Thank you
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Post by cutiepiepmu on Jul 18, 2007 19:52:25 GMT -5
Recovery EQ is a great product. Ms. Malibu who came from CBER took a nasty nail to the foot which went into the navicular area. She was started on 4 scoops a day(4x dose) of Recovery EQ along with intensive antibiotic therepy, soaking and surgical opening of the foot. After 60 days the foot had healed completely and there is no sign of damage to the bursa area in the foot. Along with the Recovery EQ I also started her at the same time on Cetyl-M per some research I found. I found that the cetyl m didn't do a whole lot for her and I noticed no change even after dropping it - HOWEVER putting my QH stallion who has a very chronic arthritic knee on the CetylM made a world of difference. he is on CetylM and Next Level daily- that is the ticket for him  The other thing I recommend with the Navicular issue is first to find out what degree you are at - if you are in the beginning, talk to the vet about using the Isoxiprine and also start an intensive evaluation of the entire diet. Making sure certain mineral and vitamin levels are at higher points in the overall diet has shown to help in navicular horses. Email me if you need help with this Take care, Sara in WA |
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Post by pikzeedust on Jul 27, 2007 5:29:39 GMT -5
Thank you for the information. Where do I get Cetyl-M? Is it over the counter?
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I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for supplements? I read about Recovery EQ and it's pretty pricey but I heard it works. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
