Had steriod injections 5 days ago and now looks more lame?

[Clueless!!]

Pretty much as I said my boy had both hocks injected 5 days ago. Today he looks more lame in one of the legs, can this happen worse before better?

 

[hobo]

If he seems worse tomorrow then before jabs I would call the vet as it could be serious so at least have a chat with the vet . After losing a horse that had a joint injection I was very anti them but current old lady has been given extra life because of them but I will say it took a while to see the full benefit but she was never worse.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

If he seems worse tomorrow then before jabs I would call the vet as it could be serious so at least have a chat with the vet . After losing a horse that had a joint injection I was very anti them but current old lady has been given extra life because of them but I will say it took a while to see the full benefit but she was never worse.

Absolutely this. If no improvement this morning, please call vet to discuss.
Like hobo, I too lost one after having both hocks done, to add, it's quite rare though.
Hope its something minor though.

 

[Hollylee1989]

Give your vet a call to explain what's happening. Could be steriod induced laminitis, is a common side effect.

 

[Clueless!!]

Thanks he came trotting down to me when I arrived today...First time in forever?

 

[Birker2020]

Im sure five days is the 'optimum time' for joint infection following joint injections. I can remember being told that by my vet. I was suprised as i thought reactions would be quicker.

I think that's for septic arthritis though which is what they thought i had at A&E from a fall on my knee four or five days prior so would make sense.

Glad your horse is ok now.