{"id":14498,"date":"2023-01-16T15:40:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T19:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=14498"},"modified":"2023-11-26T16:01:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T20:01:46","slug":"degenerative-joint-disease-in-horses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/degenerative-joint-disease-in-horses\/","title":{"rendered":"Degenerative Joint Disease in Horses (DJD): Symptoms, Treatment, & More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When I recently helped a rider at the yard with their young sport horse, I was surprised to notice severe lameness centered around the horse’s hock with all the early markers of arthritis. This was certainly not something I’d expect from a four-year-old sport horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curious, I dove into further study of degenerative joint disease, or DJD, in horses. There’s good reason for horse owners to get nervous when they hear words like arthritis, osteoarthritis, and degenerative joint disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the facts about symptoms, treatment, and causes of DJD. Your horse depends on you to have the knowledge and answers to help them remain comfortable and mobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n