Doxycycline for horses is an oral antibiotic that veterinarians may prescribe for certain bacterial infections, including some tick-borne, respiratory, reproductive, and eye infections. Its use is off-label in horses and requires veterinary oversight. Although doxycycline can be useful in selected...

Phenobarbital is a prescription anticonvulsant medication used to help control recurrent or severe seizures in horses. It may be administered intravenously when longer-lasting seizure control is needed or given orally as maintenance therapy to reduce the frequency and severity of...

Levothyroxine for horses is a synthetic thyroid hormone. While this drug is approved for veterinary management of hypothyroidism, advances in equine medicine have demonstrated this condition is rare in horses. Today, levothyroxine is most commonly discussed in horses for its...

Can you use Tylenol® for horses? Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and sold under the brand name Tylenol®, is an analgesic and antipyretic (fever-reducing) medication. Although acetaminophen is widely used in human medicine, its use in horses remains off-label and...

Digoxin is a prescription cardiac medication used for horses in selected cases of congestive heart failure and certain abnormal heart rhythms, especially atrial fibrillation. Because it affects both the strength of heart contractions and the way electrical signals move through...

Bismuth subsalicylate is a gastrointestinal medication that may be prescribed for horses as a supportive therapy for diarrhea and intestinal irritation. Although widely available over-the-counter for human use, its use in horses is off-label and should only be administered under...

Hydroxyzine, sold under the brand name Vistaril®, is a first-generation antihistamine used in horses to reduce itching and inflammation caused by environmental and insect allergens. Unlike newer antihistamines, it crosses the blood–brain barrier, which means it can also cause drowsiness...

Domperidone, sold under the trade name Equidone® Gel, is a medication used in horses to support hormone balance and digestive function. It works by blocking dopamine, a neurotransmitter that supresses certain hormones, including prolactin. In equine practice, domperidone is most commonly...

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine commonly used in horses to manage allergic reactions, including hives, insect bite hypersensitivity, and other inflammatory skin conditions. While it is widely recognized under brand names like Benadryl®, its use in equine care is typically off-label...

Butylscopolamine, also Buscopan®, is a medication commonly used in horses to provide rapid relief from abdominal pain associated with spasmodic colic. As an antispasmodic agent, it works by relaxing smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal tract, helping reduce intestinal contractions that...

Cisapride is a prokinetic medication used in horses to stimulate movement in the gastrointestinal tract, helping restore normal gut motility when digestion slows or stops. It is most commonly used in cases of postoperative ileus, severe gastrointestinal hypomotility, or other...