sbsmiths
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Am putting my horse on a bute trial and forgot to ask the vet how long it would be before I might see any difference. Any ideas? Is it a matter of a day or two or longer? Thanks!
How long for bute to take effect?
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Holidays_are_coming
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/it doesnt take long at all hrs at the most!!!
sbsmiths
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Many thanks
Sam22
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It is absorbed into the system after about 1 hour but how long it takes to reach maximum effect is much longer and depends on why you are using it. If it is to assess a chronic problem like low grade lameness/pelvic pain you should use it for a minimum of two weeks. If you see a difference before this then great you know its worked but its no good giving up if no improvement after a couple of days. If you are using it for acute injuries its effect will be seen quicker but then it should not be being used as a "trial" but rather as a treatment.
If you are using it for long term arthritis I would say you need to try it for 1 month and if you don't think its made any difference pay close attention when you stop it to see if the problem gets worse.
If you are using it for long term arthritis I would say you need to try it for 1 month and if you don't think its made any difference pay close attention when you stop it to see if the problem gets worse.
sbsmiths
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Thanks Sam22. He's on it for a month due to VERY low grade lameness so I appreciate your comments and won't jump to conclusions until a couple of weeks has passed. Many thanks.