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Discussion on Bute for Pigeon Fever
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judyhens
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Posted on Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 - 4:35 pm:
My husband has a question re: bute use for P.F. We have been giving it to 3 horses with signs of P.F. at the vet's recommendation. None seem uncomfortable or are limping. Is bute used simply as a pain killer in this case? If so, we might stop it unless they show signs of pain. If the bute in some way helps reduce the inflammation and speeds recovery, we would certainly continue it. What role does it play in this disease? Thanks! Judy
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judyhens
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Posted on Friday, Oct 28, 2011 - 12:39 pm:
One other question - once ruptured and draining, is it safe to give an antibiotic to the affected horse or are antibiotics contraindicated in the absence of systemic infection?
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DrO
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Posted on Sunday, Oct 30, 2011 - 10:23 am:
Hello Judy,
If there is no sign of acute inflammation (pain, heat, and minimal swelling) I would consider discontinuing the use of bute, afterall there are potential downsides to the bute use also. We cover your antibiotic question in the article but to put just a finer point on it, no drug is ever completely safe and neither would I say there is proof antibiotics are contraindicated in PF. Currently it is not felt there is a indication for there use from a risk benefit point of view, at least for conditions as described in the article.
DrO
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