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Nadia F
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Username: Nadia

Post Number: 18
Registered: 6-2003
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 2, 2004 - 7:03 pm:   Edit PostPrint Post
Is there any reason why I couldn't use Ben-Gay on my horse's back? It seems like he has back pain lately. I see that it says it should not be swallowed - I could only see that the only way a horse could get any amount of this in him (a very small amount) is by biting his neck or back after it was applied. I would make sure it wasn't coated on his skin (have no idea if this wouldn't soak in through the hair). Maybe it would keep bugs away, too?
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Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro

Post Number: 10551
Registered: 1-1997
Posted on Thursday, Jun 3, 2004 - 8:50 am:   Edit PostPrint Post
Ben-Gay is a mild irritant Nadia, this is how it produces the sensation of heat. I would not put it on the horses back as it may be irritating, especially under a saddle.
DrO
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