Cartrophen injecction experience

Polos Mum

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Hi all, Anyone had any experience (good or bad) with cartrophen injections for kissing spine. my TB started having back pain, xrays show some processes 'close' and some brighter white patches suggesting new bone formation. He's had steroid injections and shockwave which have really helped (along the spine the muscle is still very sore 2 months later!) vet now thinks cartrophen would help ensure it stays settled for longer.
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ME!!!

My Tb gelding got them for a SI issue in may this year, and we have never looked back he is getting stronger and a lot happier to do his rehab work, he was grumpy after the first as he wasnt aloud any pain killer wile we waited for it to work its way in, but now he is off pain killer and happy as larry!

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I had this for my old boy for SI issues and used to administer it IM myself. It helped him in medium term - other, non-related issues meant that I lost him after about a year but he was certainly more comfortable with it.
 

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I have given cartrophen but not for kissing spines.

I was happy with the results and you can give a top up every month if need be. I gave four intial injections a week apart.

I gave the injections myself, and if you get a prescription you will probably get it cheaper online.
 

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Didn't work me for but wasn't for his back
We started to administer ourselves but he became needle shy so got the vet to do the rest. The needle is quite thick.
 

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Worked wonders for my pony's arthritis! Made a massive difference. We have the vet out to administer it as she likes to see how he is.
 

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I have given cartrophen but not for kissing spines.

I was happy with the results and you can give a top up every month if need be. I gave four intial injections a week apart.

I gave the injections myself, and if you get a prescription you will probably get it cheaper online.

Yes this is what I did. got quite nifty with the injections.
 

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Mine had it originally to help his feet when the farrier had got the angle of his feet wrong, so he had to help while his feet were done by new farrier. He also has bony nodules in his neck and a dodgy stifle. Vet said cartrophen would also help keep his neck and stifle working smoothly. He has an injection every few months. I give it to him myself except when vet is out to check him. I can definitely tell when he is due for a shot. He is stiffer and takes longer to work himself loose when he is due one. I do self-regulate him depending on his work load. He only needs it when he is in medium work. If he is having an easy few months I don't give it to him as often.
 
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Cartrophen is an all round drug which either works or doesn't. Same with any drug.

With IM drugs I tend to work round each 1/4. Right side of the neck then next time the back side, then over to the other side of the backside then back to the left hand side of the neck. Never gets too many in one section too often.
 
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