Why use Glucosamine and/or Chondroitin Supplements for Equine Joint Care?
Healthy cartilage is essential for optimum joint function as it acts as a shock absorber in between the joints. Collagen is a major component of cartilage, providing the cartilage with its “cushion effect”. Cartilage can break down due to increased workload, poor diet, infection, and the use of anti-inflammatory and corticosteroid drugs prescribed for equine arthritis can negate the equine joint care process. The strain placed on a horse’s joints creates wear and tear which is normally repaired naturally on a daily basis by the horse. Even so, some horses suffer from mobility problems due to a variety of reasons and feeding extra amounts of Glucosamine and Chrondroitin can supplement and support the process for improved equine joint care.
