Pedigree Query

Does anyone have any experience using this Euro approved drug.....if so what ailment did you use it for and did it help? TJ

I haven't used it yet, but my vet suggested it for a horse that was diagnosed with pedal osteitis. They use it frequently at this clinic, but it's a large practice (over 10 vets, surgery center, hyperbaric chamber,etc.) For this particular horse he said either tildren, or shock wave therapy. Cost was going to be about the same either way. Approx. 1k

What condition are you considering it for?

toadie wrote:I haven't used it yet, but my vet suggested it for a horse that was diagnosed with pedal osteitis. They use it frequently at this clinic, but it's a large practice (over 10 vets, surgery center, hyperbaric chamber,etc.) For this particular horse he said either tildren, or shock wave therapy. Cost was going to be about the same either way. Approx. 1k

What condition are you considering it for?

Hi Toadie,
Yes, that is supposed to be Tildren's forte...feet (navicular especially). Also heard it's good for hocks....it is bone specific. Did the Vet mention they had to get FDA approval to use it, or has that been changed? I was looking for some feedback in using it to help soft boned horses, bone remodeling...and if it can actually increase bone density. It's funny though, the price remains the same....it's around 1,200 for an IV drip. TJ

I have a 2yr old with navicular disease (rare, but yeah, it's the case here, sales yearling) and a 3 yr old w/ an inoperable OCD in his hock. Fighting the good fight w/ both was doing no good. We tried a Swedish Horse Products product called Ligamin. WOW! W/in 2 days both horses were damn near 100%, they were about 70% when I started it. I had little luck with it on arthritic/stiff joint stuff, but for the acute issues I have become a believer. Lot cheaper than the Tildren.

photofinish wrote:I have a 2yr old with navicular disease (rare, but yeah, it's the case here, sales yearling) and a 3 yr old w/ an inoperable OCD in his hock. Fighting the good fight w/ both was doing no good. We tried a Swedish Horse Products product called Ligamin. WOW! W/in 2 days both horses were damn near 100%, they were about 70% when I started it. I had little luck with it on arthritic/stiff joint stuff, but for the acute issues I have become a believer. Lot cheaper than the Tildren.

Hi Photo,
Glad to hear you had such a good response with that product. Ligamin is basically glucosamine, what Tildren does is totally different....which is why it's so expensive. It fights bone resorption and stimulates bone formation creating a more dense bone. TJ

TJ wrote:

photofinish wrote:I have a 2yr old with navicular disease (rare, but yeah, it's the case here, sales yearling) and a 3 yr old w/ an inoperable OCD in his hock. Fighting the good fight w/ both was doing no good. We tried a Swedish Horse Products product called Ligamin. WOW! W/in 2 days both horses were damn near 100%, they were about 70% when I started it. I had little luck with it on arthritic/stiff joint stuff, but for the acute issues I have become a believer. Lot cheaper than the Tildren.

Hi Photo,
Glad to hear you had such a good response with that product. Ligamin is basically glucosamine, what Tildren does is totally different....which is why it's so expensive. It fights bone resorption and stimulates bone formation creating a more dense bone. TJ[/quote

The Ligamin we are using is homeopathic stuff, symphatum and arnica, I think. I do use a Glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM supplement but this is in addition. I don't think the Ligamin really fixes anyhting, but on the unfixable stuff it makes it manageable.

photofinish wrote:

TJ wrote:

photofinish wrote:I have a 2yr old with navicular disease (rare, but yeah, it's the case here, sales yearling) and a 3 yr old w/ an inoperable OCD in his hock. Fighting the good fight w/ both was doing no good. We tried a Swedish Horse Products product called Ligamin. WOW! W/in 2 days both horses were damn near 100%, they were about 70% when I started it. I had little luck with it on arthritic/stiff joint stuff, but for the acute issues I have become a believer. Lot cheaper than the Tildren.

Hi Photo,
Glad to hear you had such a good response with that product. Ligamin is basically glucosamine, what Tildren does is totally different....which is why it's so expensive. It fights bone resorption and stimulates bone formation creating a more dense bone. TJ[/quote

The Ligamin we are using is homeopathic stuff, symphatum and arnica, I think. I do use a Glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM supplement but this is in addition. I don't think the Ligamin really fixes anyhting, but on the unfixable stuff it makes it manageable.

Hi Photo,
I've heard real good things with Tildren and navicular....if this baby is talented you might want to check it out......sound within 6 months! Is this the Ligamin you're using, or is it a knock-off? TJ
http://www.swedishhorsepower.com/produc ... s/ligamin/

HUH, the Ligamin I have been getting is in the "old" blue bottles, but same company. Ingredients are completely different, though. I may up the Proverbial Creek when I run out! Dangit!