How Much Equioxx To Give A Horse

Introduction

My horse is the light of my life, but sometimes I have to give her medications. It can be daunting to give any animal a medicine they don’t want, and horses can be very particular about what they’ll allow you to do. If your vet has prescribed Equioxx for your equine companion, you’ve probably been told how much to administer. However, sometimes it’s not that simple.

Equioxx Dosage

How Much Equioxx To Give A Horse

To be sure, the exact dosage of Equioxx for horses is different depending on the size of your horse. If you have a large breed, such as a Clydesdale or Miniature horse, it’s important to give them a smaller dose (about half) than you would for a small breed like a quarter horse or Shetland pony. The general rule of thumb is:

1 tablet for every 100 pounds (45 kg) body weight if your horse weighs more than 1000 pounds (454 kg).
1 tablet every two hours if your horse weighs up to 1000 pounds (454 kg).

Equioxx Side Effects

If you notice any of the following side effects, call your vet immediately:

Severe diarrhea. This is a serious problem and could be caused by an allergy to the medication. If this happens, contact your vet as soon as possible and stop giving the Equioxx. If you have already administered more than one dose, contact your vet right away to discuss what to do next.
Vomiting or nausea (this may be an early sign of toxicity). This can be dangerous if it continues for a long time – if it does not resolve within 24 hours or worsens, call your veterinarian for advice about how best to manage this situation. In some cases where there’s vomiting or nausea but no other symptoms, vets recommend treating horses with activated charcoal so that any remaining drug gets excreted from their systems rather than absorbed into the bloodstream before it has a chance to cause damage elsewhere in their bodies.”

Horse Health Problems That May Require an Equioxx Prescription

Equioxx is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation in horses.
It is not an antibiotic, so it should not be used to treat infections of the skin, lungs, or intestines.
It should also not be given to a horse with colic unless your veterinarian has prescribed it for that purpose.

When You Don’t Want To Give Your Horse Bute

The recommended dose of bute is 2.2 mg a day. You can give it in tablet form, but you can also administer bute under the tongue as a liquid solution or paste. If your horse refuses to take bute tablets, try crushing them and mixing them with water or feeding it with molasses.

If your horse is still resistant after trying these methods, you may need to resort to force feeding: pour the medication into his mouth using an eyedropper or syringe, being careful not to spill any on yourself or the floor.

How to give your horse a pill

First, make sure that your horse is calm.
Then, lift the head up and open its mouth.
Push the pill to the back of its tongue with your fingers, then close its mouth and hold it closed for a minute or so before letting go.
Once your foal has swallowed the medication, you should keep their head down for another minute or so before letting them stand up again.*

Giving Your Horse More Than One Pill

If you’re giving your horse more than one Equioxx pill, follow these steps:

Give the first pill. Wait 15 minutes.
Give the second pill. Wait 15 minutes.
Give the third pill, if necessary.

It’s important to follow your vet’s instructions when giving your horse a prescription.

While it’s true that there’s no substitute for a knowledgeable vet, you can still do your own research on the internet. You don’t have to be an expert, but you should know enough about Equioxx to administer it safely and effectively. That way, when your horse needs pain relief and you’re not able to visit with a vet right away, you’ll be able to follow his or her instructions without hesitation.

It’s important that when giving Equioxx:

You give the right amount of pills at the right time of day (or night).
You give them with food so they can be absorbed by their stomachs and intestines properly.
You make sure he drinks plenty of water—not too much or too little—to keep his kidneys healthy while he takes this medication.

Conclusion

So that’s how much equioxx to give a horse. It’s important to follow the instructions of your vet, but we’ve given you some guidelines here. The most important thing is that your horse gets the medication it needs, so don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.