Five Things To Know About Flunixin (Banamine)
Flunixin meglumine, commonly referred to by the brand name Banamine®, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Other common NSAIDS in animals include phenylbutazone (Bute), meloxicam, and firocoxib (Equioxx®). Below are the 5 things your veterinarians want you to know about flunixin! Flunixin helps to reduce inflammation, thereby pain, and fever. Flunixin works to reduce […]
Information Regarding COVID-19
Dear EquidDoc Clients, We want to reassure you that EquidDoc is committed to keeping our clients, our patients, and our employees safe and healthy during the current coronavirus outbreak. We have made some changes to our policies to abide by the state and federal recommendations to help reduce community spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts. EquidDoc […]
Equine Dental Series, Part 1 – What’s the Hype About Horse Teeth?
Domestication of the horse has occurred over thousands of years and with the invention of bits and bridles for work and sport, humans have been practicing equine dentistry since before 750 BC! Horses have hypsodont teeth or teeth that continuously erupt from below the gum line, making them hardy grazers that can survive on large […]
Equine Ulcers : Not Just a Show Horse Issue
Stomach ulcers are very common in horses and can cause a variety of symptoms including behavior changes, resentment to tightening girth, performance issues under saddle, decreased appetite, poor body condition, and colic. While traditionally it was thought that ulcers were a disease of racehorses or highly stressed animals, modern advances in our ability to diagnose […]
Noticed Your Goat Urinate Lately? Here’s Why You Should Pay Attention…
Urinary tract obstruction from uroliths, or urinary tract stones, is an all too common disease in male goats and sheep. Uroliths are formed from excessive mineral deposits in the urine. Male goats that are castrated young may be anatomically predisposed to blockage due to abnormal urethral development. Other factors that may contribute to stone development […]