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Comment by Coopersmom_1958 on August 7, 2012 at 10:21am

I called the vet on Sunday. He called me back and said to give bute for 4 days, 1 gram twice daily for 2 days, then 1 gram once daily for another 2 days. I think it is supposed to help like aspirin. It has gone down a little bit and on sunday it had gone down on half the side, it looked funny. I didn't go yesterday as I wasn't feeling well so Al went and cold hosed him. Another boarder was there and helped him as he said Cooper was being fidgety, he never behaves for him. When I have him hold him he tries to walk off with him all the time, nip at his hands, push him. Al has to learn to be a leader with him or he will get hurt, just like I had to learn.

If it doesn't go down considerably more by Monday I am to call them again. He's not sore

Comment by Shirley on August 6, 2012 at 12:20am

I wonder if Bute works on horses like asperin does on people? Asperin thins the blood so it helps clots dissolve, right? Maybe the Bute would work similar?

Comment by Coopersmom_1958 on August 4, 2012 at 4:21pm

I didn't give him any bute, but I do have it if he needs it. I just found out yesterday that it could help with the swelling, but it's been 5-6 days now. He didn't seem to be in any pain and moves normally.

Comment by Shirley on August 4, 2012 at 2:05pm

Have you been giving him Bute or anything else to help with the pain and swelling?