Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri: 9am – 6pm
Wed: 9am – 6pm (farm calls – large animal)
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Hickory Hill Veterinary Services offers advanced equine joint injections in Tampa, providing compassionate, expert care for horses experiencing lameness or joint discomfort.
Equine joint injections are a targeted veterinary procedure used to manage pain, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility in horses affected by joint disease or injury. Joint injections deliver medication directly into the affected joint, providing more effective relief than oral medications alone. Commonly treated conditions include osteoarthritis, synovitis, and joint inflammation due to overuse or trauma.
Our team ensures every equine joint injection is performed with attention to detail and your horse’s comfort in mind.
Each horse receives a comprehensive lameness exam. Our veterinarians assess gait, flexion responses, and may perform diagnostic nerve blocks or imaging to pinpoint the affected joint.
We utilize digital radiographs and ultrasound to visualize joint structures and confirm the diagnosis, guiding our team in selecting the correct joint and medication.
Our veterinary professionals use strict sterile protocols and sedation as needed. Medications such as corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid are injected directly into the joint space.
After the injection, your horse is monitored and our team provides detailed aftercare instructions including rest recommendations and follow-up plans.
Joint health is essential for every horse’s quality of life, whether in the show ring, on the trail, or in the pasture.
Joint injections reduce pain and swelling, allowing horses to move more freely. Many owners notice increased willingness to work after treatment.
By managing inflammation early, joint injections can slow the progression of arthritis and other degenerative conditions.
For performance horses, joint injections can help them return to their jobs safely and efficiently.
Equine joint injections treat arthritis, synovitis, and inflammation caused by overuse or injury. Our team at Hickory Hill Veterinary Services uses advanced diagnostics to determine the best option for your horse.
Cost depends on the joint treated, medications used, and whether imaging is required. Most procedures take 30–60 minutes. Contact us at (813) 373-5924 for a personalized estimate.
Keep your horse clean and stable before the appointment. After the procedure, your horse may need rest for a few days. Our team provides detailed aftercare guidelines.
Joint injections help slow progression of joint disease by reducing inflammation and pain. Early intervention with our team helps protect your horse’s long-term joint health and mobility.
Call (813) 373-5924 or visit 326 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613. We offer farm calls and are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am–6pm.
Help your horse move comfortably again with expert equine joint injections in Tampa. Call (813) 373-5924 or visit 326 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am–6pm; Wednesday farm calls.
