Posted 2014-07-08 8:06 AM Subject: RE: Giving lasix for a bleeder IV or IM
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Posts: 1440 Location: Texas
I give 3cc IV 2 hours out per my vet. He also said I might have to play with times and doses slightly if he bled through the lasix. So far his recommendations are working fine.
Posted 2014-07-08 10:15 AM Subject: RE: Giving lasix for a bleeder IV or IM
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Posts: 2531 Location: WI
I did IV because it didn't take as long and I pulled water and hay. In the summer I felt too bad letting my mare go 4+hrs without water. I would give IV about 1.5hrs out. It's easier to time 1.5hrs than 4hrs.
Posted 2014-07-08 10:52 AM Subject: RE: Giving lasix for a bleeder IV or IM
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Posts: 98 Location: Arkansas
With my gelding his perfect time frame is 3cc 3 hours out. I thought I missed my "window" the other day and he ran better than he ever had. Its been spot on ever since. Every horse is different. I have a friend who's will bleed without lasix but can ply give UP to a half cc. Id start 3cc IV 2 hours out and just play with it until you found your horses needs.
Posted 2014-07-08 1:22 PM Subject: RE: Giving lasix for a bleeder IV or IM
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linds - 2014-07-08 10:15 AM I did IV because it didn't take as long and I pulled water and hay. In the summer I felt too bad letting my mare go 4+hrs without water. I would give IV about 1.5hrs out. It's easier to time 1.5hrs than 4hrs.
It is easier to give it closer to race time. If it's working for your horse, then I sure wouldn't change it. The studies done on racehorses show that giving it 4 hours out is ideal to get max results. It's more effective given IV.
Giving lasix for a bleeder IV or IM
