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My 5 yo Appaloosa x TB gelding was xrayed today and it showed early stage osteochondritis in his stifles. No loose chips visible just some ragged edging on the joint (on the femur I think). Vet is coming back next week to give him plasma and anti inflammatory injections and he will be paddock rested for 3 months.
I'm just looking for people with similar experiences with hopefully good outcomes. He's not lame as such but has shown a shortened stride behind with occasional toe dragging , disuniting in canter. What alerted me to the problemas was that his back and pelvis went really tight. He waa showing ulcer symptoms and the vet coming to scope him noted that his stifles didn't look right.
I'd be grateful for any personal experiences and any useful info.
I'm just looking for people with similar experiences with hopefully good outcomes. He's not lame as such but has shown a shortened stride behind with occasional toe dragging , disuniting in canter. What alerted me to the problemas was that his back and pelvis went really tight. He waa showing ulcer symptoms and the vet coming to scope him noted that his stifles didn't look right.
I'd be grateful for any personal experiences and any useful info.