NOTE: As of 1st July 2021- AbButazone is no longer in production - Product is discontinued - No longer available for sale.    Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) are medications commonly used in the equine industry. Common drugs belonging to this group include the popular phenylbutazone (also known as ‘Bute’)and flunixin meglumine (commonly known as ‘Banamine’).    AbButazone (Phenylbutazone) is a non-steroidal, analgesic agent with anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) and antipyretic activity. It is available in single-dose sachets of flavourless, bright orange, film-coated granules.

An anti-inflammatory diet can offer many benefits to performance horses, aged horses, or a horse prone to injury. Some dietary options to reduce inflammation include: Access to a low-glycemic grass hay throughout the day. Continual access to a quality hay replicates a grazing horse’s access to pasture (horses are not a fasting animal and this can cause inflammatory gut issues).  Grains such as corn, soy or oats are very inflammatory, and it is worthwhile sourcing alternate products (ie.

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Phenylbutazone, often referred to as "bute", is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the short-term treatment of pain and fever in animals. Phenylbutazone functions by blocking the enzymes that contribute to pain and inflammation. The content of this article should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, veterinary medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Did you find it helpful? Yes No 

Equine inflammation is a vital part of a horse’s immune response and is the body’s attempt to heal itself after an injury, defend itself against foreign invaders (such as viruses and bacteria), and repair damaged tissue. The suffix ‘itis’ it indicates inflammation. For example, laminitis is inflammation of the laminae, tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon and sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. Inflammation is often characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, and sometimes pain and immobility.

Gastric ulcers are a common side effect from long term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID’s). In some instances, bleeding disorders and kidney problems may also occur. The content of this article should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, veterinary medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, especially in the case of pregnant or lactating mares. Did you find it helpful? Yes No 

NOTE: As of 1st July 2021- AbButazone is no longer in production - Product is discontinued - No longer available for sale.   It is not uncommon to face issues when administering Bute to a horse. Our customers have many tried and tested methods to take the stress out of your horse’s Bute treatment regime: Add Bute to a ‘horse sandwich’ – add peanut butter, marmite or apple sauce to a piece of bread and spread the granules of the moist surface.

NOTE: As of 1st July 2021- AbButazone is no longer in production - Product is discontinued - No longer available for sale.   Bute can be injected intravenously or fed in paste, powder or granule form.  AbButazone (Phenylbutazone) is a non-steroidal, analgesic agent with anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) and antipyretic activity. It is available in single-dose sachets of flavourless, bright orange, film-coated granules.  The content of this article should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, veterinary medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Bute can usually be administered for 5-7 days with no adverse effects. If a continued treatment regime is required, it may be necessary to co-treat with omeprazole and/or sucralfate, to provide gastrointestinal protection. Sucralfate works by coating the stomach and small intestine with a protective layer; this protective barrier replaces the enzyme protectant that is blocked by Bute. Omeprazole heals gastric ulcers caused by using Bute. The content of this article should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, veterinary medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.