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.
I tried a search, but MSM dosage didn't yield any results. :no: So, got some good info from pattnic last night-from back issues of The Horse Journal. They state that the optimum dosage for horses with pain issues is 20,000mg :eek:. I've always tried to reach the 10,000 mg mark :). Just curious what others use.