Publications by authors named "Jordan Flood"
Background: Right dorsal colitis (RDC) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) induced, protein losing enteropathy in horses associated with a high case fatality rate.
Objectives: To describe signalment, NSAID usage, clinical presentations, clinical pathology, ultrasonographic findings, treatments, outcomes, and factors associated with survival in horses diagnosed with RDC.
Animals: Thirty-five horses from 7 Australian equine hospitals diagnosed with RDC.
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Associated Toxicities in Horses.
Animals (Basel)
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- Effective pain management in horses is crucial for animal welfare, with NSAIDs like phenylbutazone and flunixin commonly used despite their narrow safety margins.
- Common side effects of prolonged NSAID use in horses include gastroduodenal ulceration, right dorsal colitis, and renal papillary necrosis.
- The paper aims to review existing research on NSAID efficacy, side effects, and current knowledge regarding the diagnosis and treatment of these toxicities.