steriod injections in Hocks

[LianneR]

hi our boy has had injections this morning to relive 2/10 lameness. He has come home seems fine but vet said box rest for 3 days... this was unexpected and a nightmare as all his pals are tuned out. He gets very agitated if hes the only one in..Would it be so bad if we put him out tomorrow . hes 15, wont go nuts, just wants to be out.... be glad of some balanced views to help calm our 16 year old daughter down as shes stressed to death that hes gonna kick his door in...unlikely but its is a bit stressful for him. really grateful for advice.

 

[HelenBack]

All vets seem to say something different. I only had to keep my lad in for 24 hours after he had his hocks done.

 

[LianneR]

thanks - its really hard watching him on cam looking agitated.

 

[spotty_pony]

Mine too only has to be in for 24 hours after being medicated. It's usually just long enough so that the needle holes can heal over and nothing nasty can get in. I don't like to go against Vet's advice but if he was mine I would be ringing the Vet first thing tomorrow and asking if 3 days is really essential and why as he is stressed out and doing more harm than good.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Did the vet not warn you about keeping him box rested after the steroid injections before carrying out the procedure?

Keeping him as directed in is likely to lead to the best outcome. The steroid can be dissipated out of the joint if the horse is not box rested.

 

[LianneR]

Did the vet not warn you about keeping him box rested after the steroid injections before carrying out the procedure?

Keeping him as directed in is likely to lead to the best outcome. The steroid can be dissipated out of the joint if the horse is not box rested.

hi
No she didnt actually. which is why i am a bit thrown by the advice letter when we picked him up. I rang the vet back and said is this correct because you never mentioned it when we spoke in the morning. He was also having a gastroscope as he's had mild ulcers. I think this was more the focus of the conversation. This is the worry really, that the anxiety of being kept in, agitates his acid!

 

[spotty_pony]

Just another thought - he isn't prone to Laminitis is he? Maybe she wants him off the grass for longer?

 

[LianneR]

Just another thought - he isn't prone to Laminitis is he? Maybe she wants him off the grass for longer?

hi- no hes not at all. She did say when i rang that the steriod needed to stay in the joint and moving around would disperse at, as you say. His mooching about that much in his box that it probably will disappear anyway!

 

[spotty_pony]

hi- no hes not at all. She did say when i rang that the steriod needed to stay in the joint and moving around would disperse at, as you say. His mooching about that much in his box that it probably will disappear anyway!

yes, sounds like turning out would be the lesser of two evils if he is going to run around anyway! When did he have it done, today?

 

[LianneR]

yes, sounds like turning out would be the lesser of two evils if he is going to run around anyway! When did he have it done, today?

about 10.30 am..

 

[LianneR]

about 10.30 am..

about 10.30 am..

i think now everyone has gone from the yard he may chill down a bit. so we will leave him, but i think he will need to go out tomorrow, even not for the day, just a few hours or we will all be stressed!

 

[Tiddlypom]

Can you get a buddy horse stabled next to him for company?

 

[spotty_pony]

Hmm, if he was mine I would be inclined to turn out in the morning if there is no other reason to keep him in, especially if he is stressy and ulcer prone. For tonight, has he got a friend who can keep him company? Or have you got any Sedalin you can give him to keep him calm? If not, what about a treat ball or something to keep him occupied?

 

[LianneR]

Can you get a buddy horse stabled next to him for company?

there is another pony in now a few doors down so hopefully he can sound off to her!!

 

[LianneR]

Hmm, if he was mine I would be inclined to turn out in the morning if there is no other reason to keep him in, especially if he is stressy and ulcer prone. For tonight, has he got a friend who can keep him company? Or have you got any Sedalin you can give him to keep him calm? If not, what about a treat ball or something to keep him occupied?

hi thanks for that- he has a treat ball and now has an other face 3 doors down to look at so hopefully he will be ok, they always quieten down when the yard goes quiet so fingers and toes crossed he goes asleep and we willl see what tomorrow brings

 

[spotty_pony]

I agree with turning out tomorrow - my horse came in with what we think is a splint yesterday morning and I was dreading the Vet telling me he wouod have to box rest. We have three horses and Iz couldn't realistically keep the others in 24/7 so he would have to cope on his own but he too would turn himself inside out. Was planning on sitting with him whilst they were out as he is fine with me there! But luckily Vet has prescribed field rest atm unless he becomes lame and things change so I am relieved! Horses do like to keep us on our toes don't they?! ?

 

[LianneR]

I agree with turning out tomorrow - my horse came in with what we think is a splint yesterday morning and I was dreading the Vet telling me he wouod have to box rest. We have three horses and Iz couldn't realistically keep the others in 24/7 so he would have to cope on his own but he too would turn himself inside out. Was planning on sitting with him whilst they were out as he is fine with me there! But luckily Vet has prescribed field rest atm unless he becomes lame and things change so I am relieved! Horses do like to keep us on our toes don't they?! ?

oh my days its me that needs the ulcer treatment!!! thanks for your thoughts, its so helpful just hearing getting some views so i know im not bonkers!

 

[spotty_pony]

oh my days its me that needs the ulcer treatment!!! thanks for your thoughts, its so helpful just hearing getting some views so i know im not bonkers!

haha it's fine! Not just you! I had convinced myself my boy had done a suspensory yesterday morning - it's not out of the question but looking unlikely at the moment but I am extra paranoid after losing my other boy in February. Hope your boy feels better after his injections - I know my Appy is on springs after he has them!

 

[LianneR]

haha it's fine! Not just you! I had convinced myself my boy had done a suspensory yesterday morning - it's not out of the question but looking unlikely at the moment but I am extra paranoid after losing my other boy in February. Hope your boy feels better after his injections - I know my Appy is on springs after he has them!

thanks - hope hes ok xxx

 

[eggs]

I'm late to this thread but my vet recommends three days box rest after steroid injection to help 'keep' the steroid in the joint as too much moving about can dissipate it. She does however say that if the horse won't tolerate box rest (mine does) that they can go out the next day.

 

[LianneR]

I'm late to this thread but my vet recommends three days box rest after steroid injection to help 'keep' the steroid in the joint as too much moving about can dissipate it. She does however say that if the horse won't tolerate box rest (mine does) that they can go out the next day.

thanks for that. We did let him out 24 hours later, but there was no galloping about so feel ok with the decision. he was doing more ruminating around in his box which would only aggravate the ulcer so it was the least of the 2 evils really. seems to be ok so fingers crossed.