Does anyone know where to get banamine without a RX?

Question

I work at a horse rescue everyday and lately in the past couple of months all the horses got colic. Every single one. A miniature horse died about two months ago from it. The owner thinks it might be seasonal because its so hot at night and really cold at night. They aren't eating anything that would cause a blockage. Does anyone know where to get banamine with out a prescription so we can have it on hand when they colic?

Answer 1

my trainer just buys it from out vet to have in supply, i'm sure you could do that same [=

Also, you can try giving them milk of magnesia when they're collicy, and feed bran mash on the days where there will be a big temperature drop, it isn't normal for horses to colic every night.

Answer 2

I always keep it on hand just in case. I've also looked for a way to get it w/o a rx and have found the only way is through the vet.

ADD: I also want to make sure it's actually banamine and only way to do that is get it straight from a trusted vet. These days, can't be too careful with these things.

Answer 3

You need a RX.  Your problem is not seasonal. It may be stress related, corn will cause problems this time of the year. Moldy hay even if it fairly fresh?

http://www.allivet.com/Digestive-Ulcer-s...

Answer 4

i just ask for another bottle/tube whenever i'm out and the vet just happens to be  in the area. she slaps a label on it, and bills me for it later. no Rx needed

Answer 5

If everybody is getting colic at the same time, I'd look at hay to make sure I didn't have any mold or fungus in it. Also check the pasture for bad plants like thistle, nightshade, etc. Did you put out a mineral block just before, or any number of other things that they could be ingesting to cause them to colic?

If you are at a rescue farm, you should have a vet who is doing volunteer work (if you don't - go recruit one!! it really helps). Get them to get you a stash to keep on hand. If you don't have a good medicine chest with some good basic remedies in it, it would be an excellent idea to get some. You never know with a rescue what you're going to get in. You might also look at starting to quarantine those that are giving you the most (or repeat) problems so that you can keep a better eye on them and control what they are getting into. That way you may be able to better determine the cause.

I think I would look at all the environmental and food causes to try to get a hand on it so that you aren't just putting a band aid over the real problem. Make sure you don't have a volunteer feeding bad hay, etc. That way you don't have to buy banamine by the pallet and you don't lose any more horses. Best of luck to you. I hope you get it sorted out soon.