Phenylbutazone, or 'bute' in layman's terms, sold as Equipalazone, is the choice of most horse owners for reducing stiffness and pain associated with arthritic changes. ... It is marketed as Danilon and some owners find that their horses eat it more willingly.

What is the difference between Danilon and bute?

Danilon is another commonly prescribed painkiller and anti-inflammatory drug for oral use. ... It is a 'pro-drug' meaning it must be metabolised by the liver into 'bute'. It is suggested that it is less likely to cause ulcers than 'bute' and some horses seem to find it more palatable than 'bute'.

What is similar to bute?

The herbal alternative to bute is Devil's Claw which I always use together with Meadowsweet, which compliments the properties of Devils Claw. These are very safe to use in the short to medium term but I am against using them in the long term as there are better choices.