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Your horse loves to run…healthy joints help ensure that this activity can continue. The stifle joint is a common site of injury in horses. Stifle injuries may involve bony (e.g.: osteochondrosis dissecans) or soft tissue (e.g.: ligament sprains/ruptures). Horses with stifle pain may hold up the affected leg or partially bear weight on it. A healthy body weight is the best insurance to minimize joint inflammation in your horse. Anti-inflammatory medications, nutritional supplements, physical therapy, and/or surgery may be recommended to keep the stifle joints strong and mobile.
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Phone: (763) 515-6446 Fax: (763) 515-6444 Email: info@bestfriendsvetclinic.com
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Clinics can become temporarily overloaded and unable to admit patients, so we recommend calling ahead to determine which location is best able to handle your pet’s emergency.
BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.bluepearlvet.com Arden Hills: 763-754-5000 (24/7) Eden Prairie: 952-942-8272 (24/7) St. Cloud: 320-258-3481 (limited availability, call for hours)Blaine: 763-754-9434 (limited availability, call for hours)
Allied Emergency Veterinary Service www.alliedervet.com Minneapolis: 952-521-3030 (24/7)Brooklyn Park: 763-463-9800 (24/7)
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)www.veterinaryemergencygroup.com Maple Grove: 763-363-4869 (24/7)
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