Horse Medication

New option for equine eye treatment
Researchers in Colorado are investigating whether acetaminophen—a unique anti-inflammatory medication—can...
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The lingering effects of antibiotics on digestion
Antibiotics can disrupt the delicate balance of microorganisms in a horse’s gut for as long as a month,...
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Three reasons to avoid storing medications at the barn
Pills, pastes and liquids are adversely affected by fluctuations in temperature and humidity.
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For your horse's sake: Know your NSAIDS
Here's a crib sheet for which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs work best for specific types of discomfort...
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Reassuring findings about PPID drug
Researchers report that a case of pergolide overdose resulted in only minor, temporary effects.
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Hoof pain relief potential of ketorolac in horses investigated
In a recent trial, the efficacy of ketorolac in treating hoof pain in horses was no better than for commonly...