Effect of Bute

[cob1]

The ned is on bute for a fortnight before off to vets for scans and xrays on his back.

He has turned into a lovely cuddly teddy bear, snuggling into me at every opportunity (not him normally).

Someone at yard said it can have a behavioural/mental effect on them as well as painkilling. Is this true?

Or is it just hes not in pain and acting how he should?

 

[michelleice]

i have pony on bute for 4 years before i got him then i slowly weaned him off it (took me year) as buy vets directions i so no different behaviour from him all i know is long term it does damage over period of years though

 

[_OC_]

I would say it is because he is feeling alot better, due to pain release due to the bute.
Well I always feel better when popping a pain killer,and am a much nicer person!

 

[woolyjumper]

Bute is just an NSAID (similar to ibuprofen for humans) so shouldn't have any effect on behaviour. Like you say, probably just the effect of the pain relief!

 

[cob1]

Thanks everyone! I was thinking just a painkiller too!

Lets hope we can find the problem when he goes to vets!

Ive been lunging him (under vet orders) and he seems more relaxed when working.

 

[Divasmum]

I have heard of long-term use causing liver damage. I did have one mare who became reckless on bute but it is a rare thing to happen.