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Miniature Horse Arthritis
Breeders say that arthritis in miniature horses is a common event on dwarf miniature horses and miniature horses over 30 years old.
Some vets say that the best treatment for miniature horse arthritis is periodic shots of Adaquin, a joint-function food supplement (FluidJoint) and corrective Farrior trimming.
In an excellent article from Recovery EQ titled Osteoarthritis in Horses, the authors note the treatment with Adaquin:
"Visco-supplementation is the process of injecting a gel-like substance into the joint. This substance lubricates the cartilage, reducing pain and improving flexibility. Visco-supplementation decreases friction within the joint, thus reducing pain and allowing greater mobility. This method of treatment requires ongoing injections as benefits are only temporary. Substances used in visco-supplementation include hyaluronic acid, or HA (Legend®, Hylartin® and Synacid®), and poly-sulfated glycosaminoglycans (PSGAGS) such as Adequan®"
If drug treatment fails, pain relief can be accomplished with various Veterinary surgeries:
"There are a number of different kinds of surgery for degenerative arthritis - some less invasive than others. Arthroscopic surgery, for example, involves making small incisions through which surgeons can clean cartilage debris from the joint. Some surgeries are done to repair bone deformity, fuse joints or rebuild part of a joint. Other surgeries may be done to replace your horse's joint with an artificial joint."
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