The danger of laser hock fusion.

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barrelracr131 Reg. Aug 2011	Posted 2014-11-08 9:42 AM Subject: RE: The danger of laser hock fusion.
Hungarian Midget Woman Location: Midwest	sorrel horse ranch - 2014-11-08 9:20 AM grinandbareit - 2014-11-07 2:30 PM Took a mare in for a routine stifle injection about 20 years ago, put her down 45 days later... I haven't had anything injected since. Prayers that your horse gets better quickly! Always remember that God has a plan. :) This is why I have had minimal injections......like only four ever and won't do it again after hearing this. Thank you for posting this. One thing to consider is the vet you are using, their experience level with IA injections, and the combination of drugs used. Since starting on Pentosan, I've backed off IA injections. However, my vet works on many track horses and therefore has lots of practice, and excellent sterile technique. In addition mine as well as many others will add a small amount of antibiotic to the IA injection as a prophylactic treatment, just in case, to prevent infection. Even with the best docs, everything has a risk. I am all for injecting something that needs it, but it is important to be aware of the risks, and weighing all the treatment options available, before choosing an option. OP, please keep us updated on your horse! I am hoping he will continue to improve.
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Nevertooold Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-11-08 7:36 PM Subject: RE: The danger of laser hock fusion.
I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land Posts: 64864 Location: In the Hills of Texas
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SG. Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2014-11-08 8:42 PM Subject: RE: The danger of laser hock fusion.
Blessed Location: Here	Hugs and prayers for both of you
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daisycake123 Reg. Dec 2006	Posted 2014-11-09 11:52 AM Subject: RE: The danger of laser hock fusion.
Sock Snob Posts: 3021	Hope your horse gets better.
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UTAHCANCHASER Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2014-11-10 11:01 AM Subject: RE: The danger of laser hock fusion.
Party Girl Posts: 12293 Location: Buffalo, Wyoming	Dang girl! You need a break with all these soundness issues. I hope he pulls through and becomes the horse you are hoping for Edited by UTAHCANCHASER 2014-11-10 11:02 AM
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Griz Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2014-11-10 11:06 AM Subject: RE: The danger of laser hock fusion.
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer Posts: 7268	sorrel horse ranch - 2014-11-08 9:20 AM grinandbareit - 2014-11-07 2:30 PM Took a mare in for a routine stifle injection about 20 years ago, put her down 45 days later... I haven't had anything injected since. Prayers that your horse gets better quickly! Always remember that God has a plan. :) This is why I have had minimal injections......like only four ever and won't do it again after hearing this. Thank you for posting this. I've never had one injected and hope not to have to. It's rather amazing to me the amount of people who think they are the "norm." I do know that some horses HAVE to have them. It would be a last ditch effort for me.
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jewishprincess Reg. May 2013	Posted 2014-11-10 11:46 AM Subject: RE: The danger of laser hock fusion.
Veteran Posts: 227 Location: Heart of Texas	That is so scary! I'm sorry you're going through all of that. I hate injections! It's not worth the risk or the long term side effects if you ask me. I had an injection of my own in my ankle and IT HURT. So nobody is gunna tell me it doesn't hurt them.
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