Discussion on Aspirease use
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Gwen Robison
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Username: Gwen
Post Number: 29
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, Aug 23, 2004 - 9:41 am: |   |
Dr. O, What are your thoughts on using aspirease to alleviate discomfort relating to an unknown source? As you know, my horse does not have a diagnosis but by process of elimination, he is thought to have an ACL injury. I am thinking of trying it out to see how it does. I figure, at this point it certainly can't hurt him anymore than he is, right? |
Gwen Robison
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Username: Gwen
Post Number: 30
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, Aug 23, 2004 - 2:00 pm: | |
I just remembered your concerns from before of the pain sort of protecting him from himself. Does that still hold true with what seems to be a much less inhibiting condition than wobblers? I am planning to not do much with him, but since there really isn't any hope for recovery, I thought I could do MINIMAL riding if he is comfortable. Kind of let him creep along on his forehand when he is having a good day. |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 11047
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Tuesday, Aug 24, 2004 - 6:36 am: | |
The problems with the use of aspirin are written about in the article Gwen, aspirin has not been shown to be a very effective anti-inflammatory medication in the horse. Bute would be a better choice. While antiinflammatories are recommended if there are signs of inflammation, I have had much better luck with stifle injuries using inforced rest, not push the exercise.
DrO |
Gwen Robison
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Username: Gwen
Post Number: 31
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, Aug 24, 2004 - 1:08 pm: | |
Thanks for the response. On the label for the apirease, it says that it is a pain reliever for any lameness, so I thought it would help. He doesn't have inflammation. I guess my follow-up question is if this is an old injury, then there really isn't anything to do to improve the condition. So just maybe bute him on the really sore days... Thanks. |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 11053
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, Aug 25, 2004 - 6:41 am: | |
Without knowing the cause I cannot say if there is anything that can be done or not Gwen but if you have reached the point where you accept that this is not going to improve and the risk of bute use is acceptable, then yes, bute as needed is a perfectly reasonable way to keep a horse as comfortable as possible.
DrO |
