Arthritis in Horses

Like human beings horses are affected by arthritis too.processes like magnotherapy, where products related
Pain, stiffness and swelling around the joints are someto this method of treatment are worn by the horse to
of the symptoms that are to be found in horseshelp in relieving pain.
suffering from the same. Symptoms of horse arthritisMagnotherapy products have been developed
should never be ignored and the horse should neverspecifically for animals help in healing process apart
be burdened with physical activity in such cases. It isfrom increasing energy levels and help reduce intense
sad to see many a promising racing and equestrianpain. By using a unique pattern of magnetic fields, these
careers being affected by stress in the weight bearingspecifically designed products help the animals retain
joints, or dysfunctional abilities in the regulartheir normal activity in their daily lives. Owners should
movements of the animal.realize that while buying these products one must
It is usually horses above the age of 15 which arecheck on the CPR (Central Reverse Polarity)
especially prone to arthritis since the cartilage begins totechnology which simulates the pulsed field and
wear out very quickly after that age. Some olderalternating poles of an electromagnet and gives an
horses are also affected by loosened tendons andadvantage over the magnets which do not follow this
ligaments resulting in inflammation, joint instabilitykind of technology, rendering them practically useless.
tremendous pain.Magnotherapy has the advantage of being totally
One should never ignore the seriousness of thenon-invasive. It is quick and easy to use these products
disease in horses lest it may cripple the animal fromand they have no known harmful side effects have
regular physical activity which is vital to horses. Horsebeen seen. The metabolism in the animal body
arthritis is treatable and manageable once it isresponds well to magnotherapy. There are many
detected early enough. Some common symptomshappy families who have tried an intelligent blend of
may be stiffness seen after sleep or standing for aregular medicines aligned with magnotherapy products
long time, swellings on certain joints, an obviousto cure their animals. Products related to this therapy
tendency to limp after exercises or prolonged walking.are available in the form of boots, tendon wraps, horse
At times one might notice changes in the horse'srugs, etc which are effectively used to curb the pain
performance or general differences in the animal'sresulting from arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, joint and
behavior.muscle stiffness, lameness, hip dysplacia, ringbone and
Even while administering medicines to the horses,many associated problems.
many owners have tried to experiment with alternative