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**AnyoneSurpass**2007-11-24 21:09:44

A friend of mine reccomended a topical cream in place of bute that can be applied everyday and helps to clear up lameness associated with arthritis... I was just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with this product at all?

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Topical treatments for arthritis can help, though they will not take the place of bute. Liniments and the like have been used for years to help with pain associated with muscle soreness, arthritis, and other ailements, though think of it this way...if you had a cracked rib, would you rather take pain medication for it, or would you rather rub on something topically?

If you don't want to use bute because of the kidney and liver issues, but your horse needs pain medication for chronic arthritis, you might want to get your horse on a "joint supplement" and also there are several really good herbal choices that can replace bute. See the link below:

http://www.smartpakequine.com/productcla...

http://www.smartpakequine.com/productcla...

These are two supplements that can replace bute...if you want topical anti-inflammatories you can try this:

http://www.smartpakequine.com/productcla...

I have used all the products that I have suggested to you on my now 27 year old Arabian mare. They all helped, but at this time, I do have her on one gram of bute per day as suggested by the Vet because it keeps her comfortable and any problems that are caused to her kidneys or liver at her age will not really matter.