How to Make Sure You Are Giving Your Horse the Correct Medication
When a horse is ill or has an injury, it may need medication. It is important that the horse gets the correct type of medication. There are steps to determining the correct medication for the horse.
Contact the Veterinarian
It may seem obvious at times what type of medication a horse needs. However, a veterinarian is the only person that is going to know the exact type of medication that a horse needs. This will also let you know what type of medication is needed. A topical medication may be applied or an injection of a medication might be needed. There may also be a type of medication that a horse will take orally.
Find Out Other Names for the Medication
Medications are usually known by their brand names. However, these are usually not the generic names. The brand name may have come from a form of the generic name, but this may not be. The generic name may also be something completely different from the brand name. While brand names are easier to say, generic medications tend to be cheaper. Make sure that the horse is being given the same thing if different names are used.
Check the Dosages
If the veterinarian says to follow the recommended dosage on the medicine, follow these instructions. However, a veterinarian may give a different dosage to be given. If this is the case, follow the veterinarian's instructions instead of the dosages listed on the medicine.
Store the Medication Correctly
Make sure that the medication is stored correctly. If it can stay warm, it is okay to keep it warm. However, if the instructions say to store in a cool, dark place, this needs to be done. If the instructions say to keep the medicine refrigerated, this needs to be done. A medication can change or become ineffective if it is not stored correctly.
Do Not Mix Medications
Do not mix any medications. This is especially true if they are different. Even if it is the same medication, do not mix the medications together as they may not mix or the age difference may cause an adverse reaction in the medications. It would seem that it would be okay if they are the same thing, but this is not certain. Ask the veterinarian if you are allowed to mix the same type of medication if there is some of the older medication left from treating a horse previously.
Source:
McCall, C. (n.d.). How To Give Your Horse An Intramuscular Injection. Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Retrieved May 14, 2011, from www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-1018/ANR-1018.pdf
Contact the Veterinarian
It may seem obvious at times what type of medication a horse needs. However, a veterinarian is the only person that is going to know the exact type of medication that a horse needs. This will also let you know what type of medication is needed. A topical medication may be applied or an injection of a medication might be needed. There may also be a type of medication that a horse will take orally.
Find Out Other Names for the Medication
Medications are usually known by their brand names. However, these are usually not the generic names. The brand name may have come from a form of the generic name, but this may not be. The generic name may also be something completely different from the brand name. While brand names are easier to say, generic medications tend to be cheaper. Make sure that the horse is being given the same thing if different names are used.
Check the Dosages
If the veterinarian says to follow the recommended dosage on the medicine, follow these instructions. However, a veterinarian may give a different dosage to be given. If this is the case, follow the veterinarian's instructions instead of the dosages listed on the medicine.
Store the Medication Correctly
Make sure that the medication is stored correctly. If it can stay warm, it is okay to keep it warm. However, if the instructions say to store in a cool, dark place, this needs to be done. If the instructions say to keep the medicine refrigerated, this needs to be done. A medication can change or become ineffective if it is not stored correctly.
Do Not Mix Medications
Do not mix any medications. This is especially true if they are different. Even if it is the same medication, do not mix the medications together as they may not mix or the age difference may cause an adverse reaction in the medications. It would seem that it would be okay if they are the same thing, but this is not certain. Ask the veterinarian if you are allowed to mix the same type of medication if there is some of the older medication left from treating a horse previously.
Source:
McCall, C. (n.d.). How To Give Your Horse An Intramuscular Injection. Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Retrieved May 14, 2011, from www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-1018/ANR-1018.pdf
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