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Discussion on Out dated equioxx
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Member:
scooter
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Posted on Wednesday, Jan 6, 2010 - 6:34 pm:
Dr.O. I have a couple questions concerning Equioxx. I have been giving Sam either bute or banamine for his laminitis, I have read that Equioxx may be helpful in laminitis. I think I have read it is also a little easier on the stomach.
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Would Equioxx be an acceptable nasid for laminitis?
I'm sure you probably don't know the ans. to this question but will throw it out there anyway.. would it be LIKELY this type of drug may have any kind of "reaction" with pergolide?
I asked my vet about trying it today and he said it certainly couldn't hurt. I stopped at the office to see how much it was and I refuse to pay that much!(unless it was a life and death situation of course).
When I give Sam a dose of banamine OR a gram of bute he quits eating and looks "stupid" so I thought maybe trying Equioxx might be worth a try.
SOOO the vet called me and he said he had a case of equioxx he would GIVE me if I wanted it. It expired in OCT. of 09' 2 mos. past expiration date. Would I be foolish to try it?
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mjq1
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Posted on Wednesday, Jan 6, 2010 - 6:48 pm:
Hi Diane, I am sure Dr. O will give you professional advice, but my 32 year old has been on Equioxx for two years for the reasons you stated. My guy gets ulcers and has bad reactions to bute and any other NSID. My gelding has been on Pergolide for seven years and at first I used Conquer to control his discomfort. Now, I have to use Equioxx, but I only have to use 1/3 a dose to keep him comfortable. He is about 900lbs, but I use one tube over three days. You can find it on line at Chariton vet supply for 8.95 a tube. Since my gelding has been on both meds for over two years I can tell you it does not interact with Pergolide.
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mjq1
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Posted on Wednesday, Jan 6, 2010 - 7:09 pm:
I should explain, his discomfort is due to arthritis in his fetlocks...nothing to due with his cushings, feet, etc. My point being he is on both pergolide and equioxx without any negative effects.
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scooter
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Posted on Wednesday, Jan 6, 2010 - 7:16 pm:
That's good to know Monica..Thanks.
I'd love to try the Free stuff if the expiration date isn't a problem.
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DrO
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Posted on Thursday, Jan 7, 2010 - 7:03 am:
DianE, I really do not know if being out of date is safe so cannot advise you on this.
Given the information you have given me so far, if I had a case 2 months out of date I would give it a try myself. You should also read the posts where the dog product is substituted for horses, at a much cheaper price.
DrO
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scooter
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Posted on Thursday, Jan 7, 2010 - 7:41 am:
Thanks Dr.O. I think I will give it a try.
I asked about previcoxx (I do read the articles) and related threads.
They don't carry it, which surprises me because they actually have a pretty good small animal practice, maybe they had the same problems as with the equioxx and didn't sell enough to keep in stock. I bet they won't be carrying equioxx anymore either.
Remember I live in a "one horse" town tho.
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marieanh
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Posted on Thursday, Jan 7, 2010 - 5:28 pm:
HI Diane
If your vet doesnt' carry previcox would they consider giving you a script to purchase on line? I am always hesitant to ask a vet to do this if this is something they carry, but if not I think its a fair ask.
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