An Alternative for Horses with Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease, is a common cause of equine lameness and can develop in horses as young as two years of age.1 All too often, it leads to poor performance and early retirement.1
Did you know OA...
Is one of the most common causes of lameness in horses?1
Can develop in horses young and old?1
Can lead to poor performance and early retirement?1
Can be affected by trauma to the joint, poor conformation, immobilization, improper shoeing and age?1
While EQUIOXX® (firocoxib) is not a cure for OA, it can help control the pain and inflammation associated with it, and by doing so can improve your horse's mobility. Talk to your veterinarian about whether EQUIOXX is right for your horse.
1 Schlueter AE and Orth MW. Equine osteoarthritis: a brief review of the disease and
its causes. Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology 2004;1(4):221-231.
As with any prescription medication, prior to use, a veterinarian should perform a physical examination and review the horse's medical history. A veterinarian should advise horse owners to observe for signs of potential drug toxicity. As a class, nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs may be associated with gastrointestinal and renal toxicity. Use with other NSAIDs, corticosteroids or nephrotoxic medication should be avoided. EQUIOXX has not been tested in horses less than 1 year of age or in breeding horses, or pregnant or lactating mares. For additional information please refer to the prescribing information or visit www.equioxx.com.
