Beau has had this swollen hock for a while now. X-rays were taken,he's been on Bute and is now on a joint supplement that is too darn expensive called Cosequin ASU. I think the ASU stand for Avocado, Soybeans and not sure what the "U" is for.
"U" stupid for paying that much I guess is what it means.
He is not lame but this "blemish" as the vet calls it may be permanent. The photo actually looks worse that it does in person, and it can vary in size from time to time.
But it's swollen just the same. You can feel the fluid by pushing in and out with your finger. Doesn't seem to bother him, at least not yet anyway.
Would love to find another alternative to getting this nasty looking thing down. It has been suggested to try Adequan shots on a monthly basis. It would be cheaper in the long run but I can't see me giving Beau shots. He is ridable and I do make him wear a sort of "sports wrap" after a trail ride filled with ice. It's made by ICE HORSE and works nicely to get the heat out.
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