Questioning the vet...

[PapaFrita]

OK, so PF is a tiny bit lame on her near hind which was quite swollen this morning but went down when I walked her. I've asked vet about antibiotics and have emailed some pics to her. In the meantime she said to give her some bute.
I know one isn't supposed to question one's vet, but if PF's really not in a great deal of pain (mostly a bit stiff I think) would it be ok NOT to give her the bute? On the other hand, would the bute help reduce the swelling?
Hmmm... I expect I'll just give her the bute!

 

[Thistle]

Is bute OK for a newly in foal mare

 

[classic_astra]

well im just about to put my mare infoal and the stud owner said no bute, as she has bone spavin and has off days, so probably not

 

[Skhosu]

No, I wouldn't give her bute as it doesnt help healing if I am correct.

 

[PapaFrita]

God I hope so! I certainly told her she's pregnant.

 

[PapaFrita]

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well im just about to put my mare infoal and the stud owner said no bute, as she has bone spavin and has off days, so probably not

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Oh CRAP! I gave it to her already. Blinking vets

 

[PapaFrita]

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No, I wouldn't give her bute as it doesnt help healing if I am correct.

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Sadly too late

HOWEVER, surely it would help with inflammation as it is an anti-inflammatory?

 

[VictoriaEDT]

will help inflammation as Bute is a None Steroidal antinflammatory Drug (NSAID)

 

[PapaFrita]

That's what I've thought. I've just double-checked with the vet and she says both the bute and anti-bs will be fine.

 

[Dressagebabe]

Bute is a pain killer AND anti inflamatory so WILL reduce the swelling. Antibiotics however, will only stop a secondary infection developing and if there is an problem with an infection then will mask over it for a few days until the Antibiotics are out of the horse's system.