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The reason Lasix, not including its side effects should not be allowed is simple. There is no scientific proof that it works. In fact, ask 5 vets or go online and research why horses bleed and you will get 5 different theories ranging from high blood pressure, infection, airway obstruction, clotting issues etc. How can you use a drug when you aren't even sure what is causing the symptom which in this case EIPH?
The reason Lasix, not including its side effects should not be allowed is simple. There is no scientific proof that it works. In fact, ask 5 vets or go online and research why horses bleed and you will get 5 different theories ranging from high blood pressure, infection, airway obstruction, clotting issues etc. How can you use a drug when you aren't even sure what is causing the symptom which in this case is EIPH?
Wrong again Muffy. In fact you made my argument when you wrote that Lasix works for "whatever reason". Maybe I can simplify this for you. When one gets a headache, many take aspirin which takes away the symptom of throbbing pain and inflammation in your head. However, there are many reasons why one gets a headache such as high blood pressure, inner ear problems, eye sight problems, infection etc etc etc etc. When aspirin wears off, you will still have the contributing factor that caused the headache. Same with arthritis. Your theory that it works for "whatever reason" would allow me to take morphine,heroin or oxy to help with the pain of arthritis. However, when the morphine, heroin or oxy wears off, one will still have arthritis. If Lasix was the actual remedy for EIPH then horses wouldn't bleed as often as they do even though they are on it. Lasix is only treating a symptom and not the actual problem. Now go fuck yourself.
yo, yo MufftardOnce again, you made my point. You're in favor of giving a drug to horses that bleed but you have no idea why they bleed but since it enhances performance then it's OK. If you are or were a trainer, I will guarantee you are or were a shitty one. Until next time talentless, Heil Trump