Author:
Sarah Donahoe
Long Acres Alpaca Farm, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Publication:
October 28, 2013

Publication:
Long Acres Alpaca Farm

Excerpt:
Number 1 on list is pain control. Use banamine at 1cc/100lb SQ. Can give twice a day. Two things with giving banamine–make sure they are well hydrated as it can affect the kidneys, and secondly, make sure they are eating and not having stomach issues. I believe we’ve been over cautioned about giving banamine in fear of stomach ulcers. Not that ulcers are not a concern, but if they are eating, etc, it’s probably not as big of a concern. Plus, if pain not controlled, they won’t eat. For hydration, make sure they are urinating.

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