How do pain medications affect the treatment process of lameness?
This is generally best prescribed by your veterinarian, however, our findings indicate that pain medications often will distort or alter the pain response of the horse that is necessary for treating the disease effectively. Basically it can cover up or mask some very important responses that are needed to figure out what is really going on inside the foot. We try to restrict the use of pain meds to a minimum, but you should always discuss these options with your veterinarian first.
