RE: shot sensitivity

2005-03-17 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Fred, I have been giving Bjarne "Next Level" which is also a joint supplement. He has been much better since I have been giving it to him. But maybe I'll Give Corta-Flx a try when the jug of Next Level is gone. Who knows, it might be

RE: shot sensitivity

2005-03-16 Thread Frederick J. Pack
This message is from: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jean and others, regarding stiffness in an older horse: Our Susie is now 31. When she started getting a little stiff, we started her on Equine Corta-Flx. She is now just as spry as her daughter... the stuff works. My older Pyrenees

RE: shot sensitivity

2005-03-16 Thread Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> When Bjarne had the shoulder infection and surgery I had to give him large shots of Gentamicin twice a day for four days. I filled my pockets full of carrot pieces and let him sniff the carrots in my pockets, saying, "Bjarne, if you stand s

Re: shot sensitivity

2005-03-16 Thread Marsha Jo Hannah
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > kay a konove <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My 8 yo mare comes unglued when it comes to getting shots. She is a > gentle, nonassertive type 364 days of the year. Then the vet comes to > visit and she is all over the place. My other Fjord

RE: shot sensitivity

2005-03-16 Thread Gail Russell
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would also get a syringe and pretend to give shots so as to desensitize the horse to the action. Practice this daily for a few times each, advance and retreat method works well. Incorporate clicker training into this as well. Also, teach

Re: shot sensitivity

2005-03-16 Thread Warren Stockwell
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a friend who gets everything in a paste. Her horse gets dangerous!! You might also try a different vet, if possible. Horses are very clear if they trust you or not. I would also get a syringe and pretend to give shots so as to des