An Introduction To Equine Pain Relief & Anti-inflammatory Remedies

By Anthony Johnson


There is a wide range of different remedies that are available for horses. There is a lot of choice when it comes to choosing equine pain relief & anti-inflammatory products.

The different types which are available include agonist remedies and anti-inflammatory drugs. There has been a vast amount of research carried out over the past few years and this research has been carried out by veterinary professionals. Veterinary professionals have a vast amount of experience using the the various different types of painkillers and this has given them a good idea of what works the best.

In 2011 the University in the state of Colorado was host to the western veterinary conference when presentation was given on pain management for equine animals. This presentation was very informative and lead to a lot of important discussion.

Non steroid anti-inflammatories have been used as painkillers for horse for a number of years. The most common drugs that are used from this category are flunixin meglumie and phenylbutazone. Both of these drugs have been used successfully for a number of years and they are commonly used as treatment for gastrointestinal pains, eye pain and musculoskeletal pain. There is some veterinary professionals who will also use carprofen and ketoprofen.

Recent research shows that topical non-steroid drugs will be effective when it comes to treating local pain and inflammation that has no side effects. The research showed that seventy four per cent of horses that were treated with this type of medication showed a major increase their mobility and a significant decrease in the amount of lameness.

It is common practice for drugs to be clumped together into groups, however all drugs are different. All drugs are produced using a unique composition of chemicals there no drugs are the same even although they may be in the same group. Each drug will have a certain level at which it becomes toxic. Toxicity tends to happen when a horse is administered too much medication or it is given over a long period of time, when not suitable for long term use. Toxicity can lead to a range of problems including live damage, kidney damage and damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Patients who are undergoing neonatal care are more susceptible to the side effects.

Another classification that is used for drugs is opioids and this will may not necessary have any analgesic effect on horses. There is mixed reviews about whether or not these drugs are actually effective. These drugs are often used by veterinary professionals as way to sedate the horse, which can make it easier to work around there legs especially the hind legs, as it reduces the risk of being kicked.

Recent research has discovered that painkillers are suitable for short time use but are not suitable to use for a long period of time. If these drugs are used for a long period of time it can lead to other health problems such as arousal and gastrointestinal stasis. This type of drug is best administrated as an epidural as it will work quicker and tends to take about twenty minutes in most cases.




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