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equine arthritisLearn About Equine ArthritisArthritis information and treatment is something that you might need to look into if you think that you have it. You can tell by the many symptoms if arthritis is something that you have or not, and also by reading more about equine arthritis. One day I noticed my horse had slowed down and was acting rather lazy. I thought she was just getting a little older and that was okay. Then I noticed she was beginning to limp. My vet quickly diagnosed her with equine arthritis. There's seems to be no living breathing creature that's exempt from arthritis. Humans, dogs, birds, and even horses. When my gal first started limping it seemed to work itself out. But soon it wasn't going away and that's when I became worried. After she was 13 years old. Still I was rather surprised. It's just something you don't think about. And like with ourselves it rather sneaks up on us. But not to worry your horse's life is far from over. If you have a horse that is suffering from arthritis you need to understand how your horse works and how the arthritis affects their joints. Their joints are covered with a protective layer on the outside and slippery inner layer. When the joint is health the bone is covered with cartilage which absorbs the shock. As the joint wears with age it cannot repair itself and so the cartilage starts to break down. At the same time the synovial fluid changes and looses its lubricating ability which in turn causes more friction. The cycle continues. Over time the cartilage breaks down completely and the bones then rub on each other. The final stage is arthritis which may cause the equine joint to actually fuse in the worst case scenario. Outside the worst case scenario the arthritis can still cause bone chips, swelling around the joint, injuries, and stiffness and pain which result in the horse becoming lame.... Page 2: Learn About Equine Arthritis Related Articles
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