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<p>Furosemide is an active ingredient authorised for use in veterinary medicines for
dogs, cats and horses. Products containing furosemide are diuretic and are used to
treat a build-up of fluid within the body, for example as a result of congestive heart
failure. Medicines containing furosemide must be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon
before they can be administered to an animal.</p><p> </p><p>The Government does not
seek to interfere with the clinical judgement of a veterinary surgeon in determining
the best available treatment to an animal under his or her care.</p><p> </p><p>There
are no regulatory concerns that would necessitate a ban on the use of furosemide on
the grounds of safety, quality or efficacy. Any ban on the use of a product in an
equestrian sporting discipline is the responsibility of the relevant sport’s governing
body.</p>
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