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.
Xylazine: Lots of vets include this drug in their first injection cocktails. Itâs most commonly used as a tranquilizer in horses but itâs a great, inexpensive choice for overdosing small animals as part of the first injection. Another note: none of these drugs causes an awake form of paralysis.