Jonathan Lombardo, DVM

Equus Veterinary Services, LLC

(651) 755–6515 - Dr.Lombardo@EquusDVM.com

 

Inhalation Therapy for Horses Diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), or “Heaves”

Drugs Used:

  1. Albuterol: 90 mcg/puffs

  2. Fluticasone: 220 mcg/puffs

Treatment Protocol (for adult horse, approximately 1000 lbs): 

Day

Drug

 ‘puffs’ per Dose

Frequency

 1 - 14

 Albuterol

 5

 30 minutes before excercise

 1 - 14

 Fluticasone

 9

 Twice daily

 15 - 21

 Fluticasone

 9

 Once daily

21 - 27

 Fluticasone

 9

Once every other day

 28

 Fluticasone

 9

 As needed, not more than once daily

 

Aeromask: An Aeromask should be used to deliver these drugs effectively.  The mask may be ordered at the following address:

Trudell Medical International
725 Third Street,
London, ON
CANADA N5V 5G4
Phone: 519-455-7060
Fax: 519-455-7858
 tmi@trudellmed.com - www.aeromask.com