Symptoms of postpartum depression are similar to what happens normally following childbirth. They include difficulty sleeping, appetite changes, excessive fatigue, decreased libido, and frequent mood changes.
If your horse needs a topical medication along with a pain reliever, your veterinarian may have you apply a dimethyl sulfoxide, or DMSO, solution. DMSO is quickly absorbed through the skin and is especially good at relieving swelling, as it pulls moisture from tissues.
Ketoprofen - Veterinary medicine. 1  Ketoprofen is a common NSAID, antipyretic, and analgesic used in horses and other equines. 2  In horses, it is given at a dose of 2.2 mg/kg/day. 3  Ketoprofen, when administered intravenously, is recommended for a maximum of five days of use.