>> meat.  Argghhhh!!
> BK>
> BK> Yep... I know that.. but while it's still possible,
> BK> it's nice to have a bottle of that stuff around, after
> BK> that it's Bute or Banamine.
 
> I got a lecture after the vet got to Spot last time she colicked and
> Lori gave her Banamine.  I thought it was Bute in an earlier message but
> I saw the package today in the stable and it was Banamine.  He said it
> masked symptoms - or could - but it sure MADE *ME* FEEL BETTER when Spot
> started looking like she was acting normal - even got an appetite and
> started eating.
 
 
Well I've said this before and I'll say it again.. 
 
It's always wise to have medicine stocks on hand in case of emergency.. 
however you should ALWAYS consult the vet beforehand.
 
The point of  having stocks on hand is of course in case of emergency.. and 
after talking to the vet you administer something to help ease the crisis 
until he/she gets that to treat..
 
Of course in case of DIRE emergency.. well this is something you should also 
talk to your vet about ahead of time.. however I've seen two that went into 
severe colics and were treated first they were so drastic. One suruvived one 
didn't (a twisted gut).
 
 
                                  BK 
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