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Do you know why Flunixin is used? It is an anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), commonly known by its brand name Banamine®. Veterinarians often recommend this drug to the ill animals such as horses, goats, sheep, alpacas, etc. As a pet owner, you must know that Flunixin helps to reduce inflammation, thereby pain, and fever. Its duration of action is 12 hours. Just like most NSAIDs, Flunixincan cause GI, and Kidney problems in animals. Most noteworthy, Flunixin should not be given in the muscle, but it can be given by mouth. You should consult EquidDoc veterinarians in Worcester, MA or your regular veterinarians before giving Flunixin to your pet. It is better to consult than to deteriorate the animal’s health further. Feel free to contact us in case you require more detailed information on Flunixin and it’s uses. Your animal’s health is in your hands. Stay informed. Read More:  Successful Five Things to Know About Flunixin(Banamine) | Veterinarians in Worcester, MA

Vitamin E deficiency in horses can cause a lack of muscle gain, uneven muscling, etc. Horses need Vitamin E to avoid muscle weakness or severe neurologic deficits. A horse owner can notice the severe neurologic deficits such as unsteadiness in all limbs. Learn more about the importance of vitamin E for horses in this video. Learn More: https://www.equiddocvet.com/what-you-should-know-about-vitamin-e/

People use to microchip their pets like dog, cat, etc. Now it has become a part of USEF requirements. Horse owners need to microchip their horses. People still think of the reasons to get their animals microchipped. Here's a blog that will help you with the reasons to microchip your horse (or Goat or Alpaca).  Read More: https://www.equiddocvet.com/top-3-reasons-to-microchip-your-horse-or-goat-or-alpaca/

It’s a fact that even the healthiest horse needs oral medication from time to time. Often it has seen that when it comes to getting necessary medications into a horse’s mouth, even the shortest pony can frustrate. But, it’s important that your horse should intake the full amount of each dose to ensure that the medication works properly. Here are a few important tips for the horse owners for oral medications recommended by the top veterinarians in Worcester. Read More: https://www.equiddocvet.com/top-five-tips-tricks-oral-medications-for-your-horse/

If you own a horse, it is your responsibility to keep him healthy and fit. There is a need to maintain the fitness of the horse to reduce the risks of injuries and improve performance. We have created a quick video that explains the 5 fitness indicators for horses used by the top veterinarians in Worcester, MA.  Learn More: https://www.equiddocvet.com/fitness-indicators-for-your-horse-by-veterinary-professionals/

SAA = Serum amyloid A. It is mostly found in a handful of hours. It is not easily detected unless there is an inflammation. The SAA levels in the blood spring up if the horse is vulnerable to infectious agents rather than allergies or autoimmune inflammatory processes. SAA rises fast after an inflammatory stimulus (within 6-12 hours) and goes down quickly. Since the SAA level will correlate to the resolution of infection, it can be used to determine when to stop antibiotics. We can help you figure this out just in 10 mins.  Learn More: https://www.equiddocvet.com/what-is-saa-and-why-does-it-matter/