Posted 2017-07-06 6:16 PM Subject: New to using Lasix..
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So for those that have been using Lasix for years, how do you figure out exactly WHEN to dose it? I won't be doing it in the vein, as I'm not qualified to, so definetly going IM. I know I need to toy with the dosage and how many hours out, but what seems to be the general time frame at let's say 4ccs? I have a mild bleeder. Also going to be giving Equipulmin to help with airways and I just bought some Flair strips. Do you give it in the chest muscles too? I hate the thought of no hay for 3-4 hours as well. I'm struggling wanting to try this out this weekend. Any great advice? Thanks!
Posted 2017-07-06 6:20 PM Subject: RE: New to using Lasix..
Gettin Jiggy Wit It
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you'll have to play with it. I give it IM about 3 hours out. I give 4 cc. I don't take hay away though. Just water. I know that's controversial but I've decided it's best for my horse to keep hay in front of them. I've never had a problem keeping them on hay.
Posted 2017-07-06 7:09 PM Subject: RE: New to using Lasix..
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WetSaddleBlankets - 2017-07-06 6:20 PM
you'll have to play with it. I give it IM about 3 hours out. I give 4 cc. I don't take hay away though. Just water. I know that's controversial but I've decided it's best for my horse to keep hay in front of them. I've never had a problem keeping them on hay.
Thanks. Is 4ccs a pretty safe dose to start or should I do 3? I hear pple giving up to 10 that sounds alot
Posted 2017-07-06 7:18 PM Subject: RE: New to using Lasix..
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It depends on the horse, I give mine IM 2 1/2 hours out -3 cc's. I also try to get an early number so easier to judge when you think you will be running.
Posted 2017-07-06 8:02 PM Subject: RE: New to using Lasix..
Gettin Jiggy Wit It
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Wild1 - 2017-07-06 7:09 PM
WetSaddleBlankets - 2017-07-06 6:20 PM
you'll have to play with it. I give it IM about 3 hours out. I give 4 cc. I don't take hay away though. Just water. I know that's controversial but I've decided it's best for my horse to keep hay in front of them. I've never had a problem keeping them on hay.
Thanks. Is 4ccs a pretty safe dose to start or should I do 3? I hear pple giving up to 10 that sounds alot
you can give a max of 10 cc safely a day. You are using a pretty low dose of Lasix. 4 cc is good. I don't see point in using less then 3cc. I use 5cc on a humid day.
New to using Lasix..
