Horse Question!! Please Answer!!!

[Emma909]

We have a horse that is deathly allergic to tranquilizer and he needs to get his hocks injected. There is one solution to bring him to the hospital and give him anesthesia and then do his hocks. Is there another way? Is there anyway we can help his hocks at this moment before we take him to the hospital?

 

[lockedhearts]

It depends on exactly what is wrong with them and what his exercise level is. I would discuss this with the vet, as far as alternative and/or support treatments.
I have a supplement I use for a variety of issues, it is mineral based but I consult my vet first and the person that created the supplement second before giving it.

It also depends what type of sedative this horse has problems with, there is more than one on the market for horses.

 

[Redcatcher]

Twitching (if done correctly) works very well on some horses in place of a tranquilizer. I think it would be worth a try.

 

[elevan]

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Just google horse twitch for more info

 

[myhubbycallsmechickeemama]

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Just google horse twitch for more info

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[hvnsnt3388]

Twitching is probably the best option for you. I adopted 2 wild stallions that were up to be gelded. Neither had ever had any hands (other than mine during a gentling process) on them. They both had to be twitched JUST to get there tranqualizer for the surgery.

 

[welsummerchicks]

Twitching isn't a real good option during hock injections.

I don't see how your horse could be allergic to all tranquilizers. For example, allergic reactions to Acepromazine are very rare.

There are a lot of different tranquilizers available out there, I'm sure there's one he won't react to.

There are also several other classes of drugs that can be used, that cause them to hold still, but aren't tranquilizers, like Rompun.

What tranquilizer was he given and how did he react to it? Hives, throat/breathing problems?

If the horse is having periodic hock injections, that sounds like he has some arthritis ('spavin') in his hocks. He could get a vacation from work for a while, til he gets his injection, or he could be given an anti-inflammatory medication; your vet is the best person to answer those questions as he knows the horse's history.

By the way, guys, if your horses are having any hives due to environmental allergies, you might ask your vet about using Claritin. Some people round here are trying it and having good luck. It's inexpensive and seems to be effective, but do please discuss it with your veterinarian - don't give your horse any meds, supplements or other treatments before discussing it with your vet....

 

[babyblue]

I think this would be a better thing to ask your vet, however...


If it is arthritis as WC mentioned as a possibility what other treatments are being utilized? for my old gelding keeping the extra pounds off, consistent exercise and lots of turn out work wonders. I just had the vet out for his shots and yearly exam and was told that he looks stupendous for a 21yo guy.


That being said my same horse reacts weirdly to some things, certain antibiotics can make him colicky, while some tranquilizers have to be used in huge doses to be effective. I wont even let them bother with Ace because they have to dose so heavy. I have also had vets in the past greatly under estimate his weight. Now at his thinnest in his life time he weighs in at 1200 pounds, when he was 8 and a full time show horse for all three of my sisters and I he was 1350 and yes the weight are very accurate because I used the livestock scale at the farm show building many times . Over dosing is just as bad as over dosing.