Bute Vs Danilon

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simple q - opinions on which you think is best, safest long term etc.

[history - horse with bone spavin - now over 12 years later, not looking as good, few years ago vet suggested bute be used long term if i wanted to continue riding, we decided againstit for a number of reasons, horse retired, few years later, horse is struggling more, looking at options of PTS, or try bute long term, but, nowadays danilon is here there and everywhere, so looking for more info really. i've read that it is less likely to cause internal damage if used long term which is good.]
 
I dont know if its true about less problems long term with the Danilon, but it tastes better! my mare will eat it with no bother the bute was mostley wasted!

I get my Danilon on line with a repete percription off the vet i think it works out about £26 a box there are 60 in a box, i now have my gelding on it to as it works out cheeper, than the Bute, both horses are arthritic.

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danilon is converted into bute once it's absorbed so it's the same drug really. danilon claims to be kinder on the GIT, but the evidence to support this is sketchy to say the least!
 
My fussy old boy will eat his tea with Danilon in it, but will not if just plain old bute ...

I suppose I tend to think that if you were pain free / stiffness free / less discomfort on pain relief then would you take it or not and apply that to the horse
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I hope your horse improves
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Have you thought of homoeopathic remedies? Devils claw is readily available at tack shops etc, but there are more specific treatments. You'd have to consult a homoeopath, though.
 
I think Devil's Claw is alright for low pain levels but my mare also has bone spavin and is being pts in two weeks unfortunately - she has been on both danilon and bute over the last year and I wouldn't even think about bothering with Devil's Claw now, her pain is too great. If pts is something which will need to be done in the reasonably near future then side effects won't matter....give your horse the best.
 
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