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My vet was out to look at my 13 month old APHA filly and diagnosed the swelling on the inside of her left front knee as

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Customer: My vet was out to look at my 13 month old APHA filly and diagnosed the swelling on the inside of her left front knee as epiphysitis. He gave me a solution of DMSO with azilim and said to apply it once a day. He also suggested reducing (not eliminating) her grain from 4 pounds to 3. He did not say to confine her for any length of time. She is sensitive to the DMSO and is becoming aggressive when i try to apply it. Would poulticing help instead? My vet has not recommended this, but he's also not the one that has to treat this horse and/or made the investment in her.

Answered by horsevet1976 in 9 mins 10 years ago

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horsevet1976 :

Hi, I'm Dr. Crow. Some horses are sensitive to DMSO because it can burn or sting. The DMSO + Azium is mainly to decrease the inflammation. I would think that poulticing could replace it or cold hosing 15 minutes twice a day. Decreasing the grain is definitely important.

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Should i continue to keep her on stall rest although my vet hasn't suggested it? Should i eliminate grain all together? i feed a good quality mixed grass hay. She is getting 3 pounds of a 14% grain for youngsters made by Blue Seal. have you heard of a product called Rejuvenaide by Progressive Nutrition? It's supposed to help with this type of thing. I'm not looking for a miracle, but i'm having a hard time sitting back and waiting when she is so young

horsevet1976 :

Is she lame? I am not aware of Rejuvenaide but it may be worth a try. Taking her off of grain depends on if she is overweight or not. If she is too heavy, I would suggest discontinuing the grain and adding a vitamin supplement. If she is at a good weight, then the grain is good because it gives her the right nutrients for growth. Were radiographs taken? I would want to see radiographs to assure that it is not a bone chip or OCD. However, since your vet is actually seeing her, I would trust his/her opinion and give it 7-10 days.

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Just wanted to add that if she is lame, rest would be good. If she is not lame, I think turnout is good.

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Thank you. She is not lame and was showing no signs of discomfort until i started putting the dmso on her leg. I think i'm going to switch to cold hosing and poultice, in addition to reducing grain to 3 pounds and trying the Rejuvenaide. Thank you for your help. It's nice to get a second opinion. I just hope we've caught this in time to avoid any permanent damage or structural changes.

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