Molly: Only has about 2 more years to live.

[slick]

Too bad about Molly. I don't have any experience with horses so I can't offer any suggestions, just my support.

The others have certainly offered some great things to try. I'd say it's worth a shot.

Horses have a special place in my heart. When I was a child, I begged my Dad for a horse, but we lived in the city. I have friends with horses and a couple of times a year I spend a weekend making horse treats; cookies and muffins.

Hugs to you and Molly.

[tikeyas_mom]

what a nice looking horse, i am so sorry she might not live very much longer.

[Miss Meow]

I'm so sorry to hear about Molly.

YLL has given some great advice. A joint supplement to try is glucosamine, which you can get from most health food stores or pharmacies. It helps humans with arthritis pain and I know people who use it on their elderly cats and horses, with success.

A friend has a thoroughbred in his late 20s, and he's arthritic in his legs. He's shown relief with the use of a magnetic rug, strange but true.

Good luck with any treatment you can find. Fingers crossed that Molly's quality of life improves.

[ChrisH]

I am sorry to hear about Molly. But it looks like YLL has certainly given some great advice on what could help her. I am sure you will be giving it a try and we will be hearing some positive news about Molly pretty soon. Hope so anyway.

Good Luck and Hugs to you both.

[Desert Arabian]

Hi Jan! I was looking around in my Valley View Vet Supply horse catalog, and I found some items that may benefit Molly. I really hope you inform an adult or someone about this, so Molly can get better! If you act now, you can help her.

As far as pain relief, which Molly most likely needs, there is a product called AspirEase. AspirEase controls the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis, lameness, and degenerative joint disease. AspirEase also contains nutrients beneficial for reducing inflammation. In the VVVS catalog they want $13.75 for 2 pounds, and $33.95. That is not that bad of a price. I am sure you can find this product at a farm/horse supply store or the vet.

In the catalogue they also have magnetic leg wraps, which increase circulation, they are asking $59-99 for them. They also have the standing leg wraps in here, and they are $14.95 for a package of 4. The wraps are machine washable and easy to apply. Look around your area and try to find them.

Another excellent product in here is GluChon-MSM-C. It is a nutritional support for joint function and lubrication. It combines glucosamine, chondritin sulfate, MSM, and Ester-C. You give it to the horse twice daily for the first 14 days then once daily. You may want to look around for this product, or similar product.

An even better product would be Synovi G3. The supplement combines glucosamine, MSM, creatine, Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. All the ingredients work together to help repair and rebuild cartilage and joint damage, plus relieve and reduce pain and swelling. The VVCS wants $139.95 for a 7 pound tub.

**Remember, it is best to check with the vet before giving horses supplements, just to be safe.**

In this catalog, there are TONS of joint products. If I listed them all for you, it would take up 15 posts. There are 6 pages of joint suppliments in this catalog!! Maybe you should subscribe!?! It is an EXCELLENT company with TONS of stuff. Their website is http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_equine.html If I remember correctly, the catalog is free, I highly suggest you go to the website and order an equine edition of the VVVS catalogue!! You can also go to the website and browse at the products and get an idea of what Molly needs.

Please do not take this advice with a grain of salt. This is serious. You can help Molly!! Get her some help!!

[petlover]

Thank you so much YLL!!!!! My mom said that we will definately check out the magazine, get her some pain killers, and GET HER SOME ARTHRITUS TREATMENT. My mom said that we could put her on some treatment for arthritus since we could accually help her. We have just got to take a chance.
Thank you SO MUCH again. We will see about finding a vet clinic that has a place where we can exersize Molly in the water atleast once every week.

Thank you again. I REALLY appreciate your help.

((((((( HUGS ))))))))

[Desert Arabian]

Originally posted by petlover
Thank you so much YLL!!!!! My mom said that we will definately check out the magazine, get her some pain killers, and GET HER SOME ARTHRITUS TREATMENT. My mom said that we could put her on some treatment for arthritus since we could accually help her. We have just got to take a chance.
Thank you SO MUCH again. We will see about finding a vet clinic that has a place where we can exersize Molly in the water atleast once every week.

Thank you again. I REALLY appreciate your help.

((((((( HUGS ))))))))

REALLY!?!?! Oh that's great!! I really hope she improves! You have to update us and she gets treatment!!

[Toby's my baby]

Sorry to here about Molly. When I lost (had to be sold back to original owner)my other horse Poco Lena to heaves I was VERY sad. I know it is VERY different to actually LOSE a horse or animal to death than to going away but my prayers are with you.