Osphos

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Osphos

Postby Cymraes » Sun Aug 07, 2016 5:20 pm

Does anyone have experience using Osphos for bone healing? My gelding had trauma to his coffin bone wing. It's healing but vet suggested Osphos could speed up the healing process. For now we're putting gel pad on his shoe and using a low dose of previcox. First vet who took original xrays told me nothing was wrong. Went for second opinion and the trauma was very evident on original xrays and new xrays show healing.

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Re: Osphos

Postby LeoApp » Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:29 pm

My friend's horse just got this treatment for navicular bone cysts. I am sorry no one responded to your question. Now I want to know too!

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Re: Osphos

Postby myleetlepony » Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:24 am

The only experience I've had with it is for two navicular horses; no significant changes in the horses were seen at all as a result of Osphos. One is doing better, but that was more about us doing physical therapy with him than an injection.

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Re: Osphos

Postby Chisamba » Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:41 am

I had not heard of it. Did some research. Saw a horse successfully treated for navicular injury with stem cells.

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Re: Osphos

Postby goldhorse » Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:27 pm

I used to be a fan and then saw a horse almost die of kidney failure from Osphos. His kidney function was checked and was normal prior to getting Osphos. Vets at UC Davis said they are starting to see more cases of kidney failure as the drug becomes more popular. So, I decided that the risk of side effects wasn't worth it anymore.

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Re: Osphos

Postby Logan's Mom » Wed Jan 18, 2017 12:56 am

My horse is sound with the help of Osphos. The MRI revealed fluid in the bursa of the navicular bone. This was treated with a steroid injection. He has had two courses of Osphos and has had amazing results. 0 side effects.

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Re: Osphos

Postby LeoApp » Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:11 pm

I read that the risk of kidney failure occurs if the horse is on bute or previcox.

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Re: Osphos

Postby goldhorse » Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:07 pm

LeoApp wrote:I read that the risk of kidney failure occurs if the horse is on bute or previcox.


That increases the risk but the horses coming into Davis with kidney failure had not been on any NSAIDS.

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Re: Osphos

Postby LeoApp » Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:33 pm

That is pretty scary.

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Re: Osphos

Postby goldhorse » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:32 pm

I think the risk is probably very low. But like any medicine, there is a risk. And it's up to the owner to decide if they're willing to take that risk or not.

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Re: Osphos

Postby Logan's Mom » Mon Apr 03, 2017 2:19 am

Logan is getting Osphos every 7 months. Little to no risk. And he is sound and happy.

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Re: Osphos

Postby LeoApp » Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:48 pm

My friend whose horse got the Osphos is doing great. He is back in regular work and is sound!

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Re: Osphos

Postby Hayburner » Fri Aug 11, 2017 10:43 pm

I have my injured mare on Kentucky Equine Duraplex. She's stall bounds and it's supposed to help with bone healing and degeneration. Oringally I had her on a calcium supplement but after a few months I switched to this product.


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