We used this for a couple of days when my horse fell and pulled a couple muscles. It definitely helped her feel better.

Pros: good for inflamation

Cons: none

I like to keep a syringe of "bute" around for my horses in case they come up with any extended soreness or play a little too hard outside. The anti-inflammatory properties are great as well as providing pain relief for the horse as well. Be careful about how long you use it at one time as it has been known to cause stomach problems in some horses when used for extended periods of time.

Pros: pain relief, anti-inflammatory properties

Cons: overuse can lead to ulcers

I foster and also adopt alot of senior horses and "Butte" can become your horse's best friend if you want to do alot of riding or even on a short trail ride. You just have to keep in mind that the asprin in it can eat at your horses organs so you have to try to stick to maybe just the days you have a heavy ride.

Pros: helps to aid in joint pain

Cons: not able to use on an everyday basis

AKA Bute. This is a product we Always have on hand. We have a mare that gets gimpy after riding, so we top dress her grain to take the pain away. It is also effective if a horse is colicy or is showing signs of pain. Our vet makes sure we have tubes of paste and powder on hand at all times. We do not use injectable but have friends that do. Good product, affordable, effective.

Pros: pain relief, effective, pills, powder, paste, or injectable

Cons: can cause ulcers if used too much

I always have a bottle of "Bute" on hand. You never know when someone will spike a fever, get an injury , etc. I Always make a call to my vet and make sure that she is in agreement that Bute would be the way to go since you do not want to mask any pain symptoms that your vet would need to know when making a more serious diagnosis. I never give a horse suspected of colic bute. But for your general run of the mill scrapes and swellings - that is the way i go.

Pros: Can help with pain and swelling

Cons: can't be given for long periods of time due to stomach upset