Domosedan gel

[Wheresthehoofpick]

So need to give horse Dormosedan gel for shoeing. Once the effects have worn off. Takes a long time with him. Would it be safe to travel later the same day. I've googled it but can't find an answer. Thanks.

 

[Parrotperson]

You know your horse. How long does it take to wear off? I'd prefer to travel with him compos mentis as it were although I have had to travel sedated horses before but personally I wouldn't recommend it.

So. What time are you giving it plus the amount of time he takes to wake up I'd say. Then travel.

 

[Wheresthehoofpick]

Thanks. It takes a good three hours or so. He will have it at 9.15. Shoeing at ten. So if we aim for 4 ish we should be ok.

 

[Parrotperson]

and I think it'll make you feel happier. hope at all goes well

 

[Sossigpoker]

Vet has provided me with Domosedan for travelling so it is safe to travel whilst they're under but like with any sedation , if you can wait til it's worn off before travelling then that would be better.

 

[Kahlua]

I have travelled a few coming out of sedation, leaving vets, I make sure there is not a scrap of hay for them to chew on as they are coming out of it, and drive very carefully, and it’s not been a problem. If I was going on particularly windy roads as they were coming out I’d probably try and avoid it, but otherwise I personally think it’s fine. However you know your horse!

 

[Boulty]

I've travelled horses an hour or so after heavy IV sedation with the ok of the vet so would imagine several hours after effects have worn off ought to be ok

 

[tda]

I got some for the first time today, the vet said 40 mins very sedated for the clipping then another 2 hours to be back to normal