oh,...dumb question.

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trackgal
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oh,...dumb question.

Postby trackgal » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:56 am

I have a 20 yr-old ex racer, retired for the last 3 years, had been injecting him for the last several years (maybe twice a year) I'm talking an ankle joint, had the vet out to have a look, he said the reason the last couple of injections hadn't worked for to long was because basically there is no joint there anymore, he gets alittle "ulcery" from too much bute, anyone have any idea's on how I can JUST make him comfortable? he is turned out 24/7 in Fla.

larrygene
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Postby larrygene » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:22 am

Go to www.Lubrisyn.com. You will not believe how good it works on joints. I give it to all my racehorses and stallions. My wife and mother-in-law take for their hips and knees. They both think it is a miracle cure. I'm sure it will make your senior citizen feel better. Also, if you can get yeast cultures (Diamond V brand), not brewer's yeast, at your feed store that would really help keep him thrifty. Put a handful on his feed once a day. You will see a difference in about 3 weeks.