Concise Guide to Arthritis in the Horse

by David W. Ramey

Book Overview

In a simple, nontechnical way, the book discusses the types of arthritis as well as other joint problems that affect the horse and cause inflammation. Horse owners learn what treatments medical and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876050917
• ISBN13: 9780876050910
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Howell Books
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Arthritis in the Horse

This book discusses and explains the processes, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the degenerative joint disease arthritis.Mr Ramey, D.V.M. has produced an excellent balanced guide especially for the horse owner or user whereby he comprehensively discusses the degenerative disease of arthritis in the horse from diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.To start with this book gives an explanation of how the joints of a horse should be before going on to further explain how the joints of their horse may be changing as a result of arthritis. A vet will be able to diagnose the condition by performing various tests upon a horse, including flexion tests as used regularly when "vetting" a horse for purchase. More technical investigations can be made with the use of x-rays etc. to further diagnose the extent of the arthritis, each of which are described. Other less freely available procedures are also discussed. Scarily, by the time the horse shows any clinical signs the disease is quite advanced. "One of the biggest problems with arthritis is that some horses who have it don't limp... Damage can be going on in a joint for a long time before the horse finally starts showing you that his leg hurts."If a horse has been diagnosed with arthritis it is desirable to know what treatment options are suitable depending upon the type of arthritis being treated, acute or chronic. Ramey categorises these as Physical Therapies, Medical Therapies, Surgical Treatments and Alternative Therapies.If you have a horse that is currently undergoing treatment by a vet, this guide will give you more information about the various treatments, reasons for their use and side effects, along with Ramey's opinion as to its effectiveness.Throughout the book Ramey gives his honest opinion that most likely prognosis may not be good, but certainly succeeds in offering the reader support and "At the very least, after reading this book you should understand your treatment options and approach treatment with reasonable expectations of success."The understanding this book provides gives the owner/user the ability to effectively discuss with their vet appropriate options some of which may not have previously been considered. Any such efforts may be beneficial to the long-term welfare of the horse in question.This book is an invaluable addition to my bookcase.

As always

As always with Dr. Rameys books. I will ask all my shoeing and saddlefit clients to buy and read the book. I find it very easy for the horse owner to understand a very complex condition.Ray Miller CMF/MES www.saddlefitting.net www.horseshoes.com

Book review

This book really helped me to understand what was going on medically, when my horses get Arthitis. It shows what to do, and how to pontenatly treat it. A must for horse owners