How old does a horse have to be to take gel sedative?
It follows years of use of a very predictable and reliable injectable form of the product that allowed vets to determine exactly how much of the sedative to give to each horse. While the gel sedative has to be prescribed by a vet, a horse owner or trainer can administer it to horses over a year of age.
Can a farrier give a horse a tranquilizer?
Some farriers consider tranquilizers an excuse for owners and trainers to not train horses for hoof-care work. And there’s also the liability issue for farriers when it comes to administering drugs.
Are there any new products to sedate horses?
As a result, there’s considerable interest among farriers in a Dormosedan gel product for mild sedation and restraint from Pfizer Animal Health that’s been on the market for about 18 months.
Why are farriers so concerned about unruly horses?
Farriers become concerned about being injured by unruly horses or losing valuable time waiting for the vet to show up to sedate the horse. Plus, many report dealing with owners who often don’t want to pay to have a vet tranquilize the horse.
Where can I buy Dormosedan gel for horses?
Manufactured by Orion Pharma in Turku, Finland, Dormosedan Gel is distributed by Pfizer Animal Health and is available by veterinarian prescription. As an animal lover since childhood, Flossie was delighted when Mark, the CEO and developer of EquiMed asked her to join his team of contributors.
As a result, there’s considerable interest among farriers in a Dormosedan gel product for mild sedation and restraint from Pfizer Animal Health that’s been on the market for about 18 months.
It follows years of use of a very predictable and reliable injectable form of the product that allowed vets to determine exactly how much of the sedative to give to each horse. While the gel sedative has to be prescribed by a vet, a horse owner or trainer can administer it to horses over a year of age.
Some farriers consider tranquilizers an excuse for owners and trainers to not train horses for hoof-care work. And there’s also the liability issue for farriers when it comes to administering drugs.