What Are Congenital Defects In Horses?

The most common congenital defects in horses are ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, tetralogy of Fallot, and tricuspid dysplasia. Arabian horses have a relatively higher rate of congenital defects than other breeds; a variety of defects have been reported for this breed. What causes birth defects in horses? Underlying Read more…

What Do You Need To Take Care Of A Horse?

Horse Care Nutritional Needs. A horse’s digestive system is designed to digest frequent, small meals of roughage throughout the day. Vaccinations and Deworming. All horses need vaccinations and regular deworming. Housing, Rest and Exercise. Extreme Weather Precautions. Hoof Care. Teeth. Equine Poison Prevention. How do you take care of a Read more…

What Are Nsaids For Horses?

NSAIDs are the most common drugs used to eliminate pain and fever in equine medicine i.e. they possess anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. The most common NSAIDS used in equine medicine include: Phenylbutazone (bute, PBZ) Flunixin. Meloxicam. Ketoprofen. Aspirin. Firocoxib. What is the best anti-inflammatory for horses? Phenylbutazone and flunixin meglumine, Read more…

Can A Dog Have Horse Bute?

Phenylbutazone, also known as Butazolidin® or Butatron®, is used to control the pain associated with arthritis in dogs. Phenylbutazone is commonly referred to as “bute”. Phenylbutazone is commonly used in horses but uncommonly use in dogs and not used in cats. Is Bute toxic to dogs? Overdoses of phenylbutazone can Read more…

Can You Give Bute To A Horse With A Fever?

Fever treatments The most common step to bring down fever has been to administer NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like banamine and bute. Does Bute reduce fever in horses? NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) such as phenylbutazone (Bute), flunixin meglumine (Banamine) and firocoxib (Equioxx) are commonly used in equine patients to Read more…