All three drugs belong to a class of anti-inflammatory drugs called Cox-2 inhibitors, which ease inflammation without causing the gastrointestinal bleeding that can accompany older pain medicines like ibuprofen and aspirin.

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In a recent survey, 96% of respondents said they used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to control the joint pain and inflammation in horses, and 82% administer them without always consulting their veterinarian.

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