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avmalibu Reg. Nov 2012	Posted 2016-06-02 8:49 AM Subject: Bute on a foundered horse
Extreme Veteran Posts: 518	I've never had to use bute before, but it was recommended for my mare by my farrier. What's the best form (paste, tablet, gel) to give it in? Is there anything I should know about it before I give it to her? I know it can be hard on their stomach so I think 5 days is the max you should give it consecutively? And will I need a prescription for it? Yes I know I sound clueless, but I kind of am about this so thanks for your help!!
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CE's wrapn3 Reg. Jul 2009	Posted 2016-06-02 8:57 AM Subject: RE: Bute on a foundered horse
I Want a "MAN" Posts: 3610 Location: MD	Call your vet, do you have a good relationship with them? My favorite way to give it is in tablet form. Put 1 or 2 tablets in your hand and cover it with grain and they'll eat it right out of your hand. Paste is good unless you have a horse bad with paste. Powder is ok too but if they're on it for any length of time they figure out its in their grain.
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Bibliafarm Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2016-06-02 8:57 AM Subject: RE: Bute on a foundered horse
Warmblood with Wings Posts: 27846 Location: Florida..	If your vet has powder form thats a great way to give in food and you dont have to crush it up.. she should be fine .. others say use this and that But ive never had a issue with it short term use.
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SC Wrangler Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2016-06-02 12:35 PM Subject: RE: Bute on a foundered horse
Nut Case Expert Posts: 9305 Location: Tulsa, Ok	I personally prefer the paste form, but it really depends on what will be the easiest way for your particular horse. I have never had problems with relatively short term use of bute, but do make sure horses always have 24/7 access to roughage to help with acid absorption in the gut.
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TimeFlys885 Reg. May 2016	Posted 2016-06-03 11:43 PM Subject: RE: Bute on a foundered horse
Regular Posts: 52	My older mare gets bute occasionally but she is a picky eater. The only way I can get it into her is using a syringe and mixing the powdered bute with some applesauce. If your horse is picky I would just go for the paste in the tube since you will probably have to force it into her anyway
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Yakima Reg. Mar 2008	Posted 2016-06-04 4:01 PM Subject: RE: Bute on a foundered horse
Peat and Repeat Posts: 2773 Location: IN MY OWN LITTLE WORLD AT LEAST THEY KNOW ME HERE	Suggestion---If u use bute also give pro bios or ulcer guard etc paste along with it to help the stomach. Speak w your vet on possible treatment Ask vet about previcox also. Less on stomach problems. Edited by Yakima 2016-06-04 4:12 PM
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