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Location: IL | hoofs_in_motion - 2016-04-21 7:53 AM SmokinGirlie - 2016-04-20 1:43 PM readytorodeo - 2016-04-20 12:45 PM readytorodeo - 2016-04-20 2:02 AM merdth6 - 2016-04-19 4:39 PM readytorodeo - 2016-04-19 4:20 PM merdth6 - 2016-04-19 3:58 PM readytorodeo - 2016-04-19 2:05 PM merdth6 - 2016-04-19 1:42 PM Thanks! You might try and call Kentucky Equine Research. They used to make neighlox . But the company split and they now have another product. I talked to someone there about the Relieve feed yesterday. Yes. But they also have a new product for ulcers. I cant b remember the name. Call them and they can tell you. It is supposed to get fore and hind gut ulcers. The product is called Rite Trac I was told it healed them. I wasn't paying attention because I'm happy with what I'm using. 125 for a 50 lb bag. Last one horse 90 days.
ritetrac does not cure ulcers. It has stuff in it to coat the stomach, but my mare still had ulcers after I fed it for 45 days. I had to treat her with omeprazole. If I would have treat with omeprazole first I think the product would have kept them from reoccurring and I do like the product but I can't afford it at $120 a month for 1 horse just for stomach supplement. |
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Location: Kansas | merdth6 - 2016-04-21 8:42 AM hoofs_in_motion - 2016-04-21 7:53 AM SmokinGirlie - 2016-04-20 1:43 PM readytorodeo - 2016-04-20 12:45 PM readytorodeo - 2016-04-20 2:02 AM merdth6 - 2016-04-19 4:39 PM readytorodeo - 2016-04-19 4:20 PM merdth6 - 2016-04-19 3:58 PM readytorodeo - 2016-04-19 2:05 PM merdth6 - 2016-04-19 1:42 PM Thanks! You might try and call Kentucky Equine Research. They used to make neighlox . But the company split and they now have another product. I talked to someone there about the Relieve feed yesterday. Yes. But they also have a new product for ulcers. I cant b remember the name. Call them and they can tell you. It is supposed to get fore and hind gut ulcers. The product is called Rite Trac I was told it healed them. I wasn't paying attention because I'm happy with what I'm using. 125 for a 50 lb bag. Last one horse 90 days.
I agree, I can't either. My gelding is started on SmartDigest with smartpak |
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Location: USA | Ok going on day 7 with Ulcergard, and I really think I am seeing improvements. My question now is should I taper him off of it after 28 days, and what do I follow up on for maintence? 
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Location: Opelousas, LA | Oakley - 2016-04-22 8:08 AM Ok going on day 7 with Ulcergard, and I really think I am seeing improvements. My question now is should I taper him off of it after 8 days, and what do I follow up on for maintence?
I think you need to do at least 28 days to get them healed. I would look in to Succeed or GastroPlus if you think you may still have ongoing issues and the ulcers may come back.
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Location: USA | I'm sorry I meant to type 28 days. I've heard you should not just stop cold turkey, should I Taper?
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | merdth6 - 2016-04-21 8:42 AM hoofs_in_motion - 2016-04-21 7:53 AM SmokinGirlie - 2016-04-20 1:43 PM readytorodeo - 2016-04-20 12:45 PM readytorodeo - 2016-04-20 2:02 AM merdth6 - 2016-04-19 4:39 PM readytorodeo - 2016-04-19 4:20 PM merdth6 - 2016-04-19 3:58 PM readytorodeo - 2016-04-19 2:05 PM merdth6 - 2016-04-19 1:42 PM Thanks! You might try and call Kentucky Equine Research. They used to make neighlox . But the company split and they now have another product. I talked to someone there about the Relieve feed yesterday. Yes. But they also have a new product for ulcers. I cant b remember the name. Call them and they can tell you. It is supposed to get fore and hind gut ulcers. The product is called Rite Trac I was told it healed them. I wasn't paying attention because I'm happy with what I'm using. 125 for a 50 lb bag. Last one horse 90 days.
I just said treats, much like lots of others on the market. I had lots of luck with Rite Trac and only had to use itt after the inital 30/45 days as needed.
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Location: East Texas | Oakley - 2016-04-18 8:02 AM I have a gelding that was running in the 1-d - 2-d consistently a year ago. Now, he has stopped wanting to turn the first barrel. Sometimes he'll run in like he's going to commit, then on the back side where he should start to straighten out and push off for the 2nd barrel, just stops and comes up. Other times, he is reluctant to even run to the barrel, he will fade left, and not stride out and run. I have had him checked for lameness issues, and had his hocks injected. No improvement.
I am thinking ulcers, so I started him on Ulcergard 3 days ago, in hopes I see an improvement. I have read to treat them intstead of spending that money to get them scoped.
my question is how do I know if its hind gut, versus gastric ulcers? I don't want to be giving him this expensive stuff if it's not doing any good. Can I or should I treat him for both at one time? What is recommended for hind gut? PLEASE HELP!!
I have one doing the exact same thing! Following for ideas... we been at vet numerous times over the past 6 months trying to figure it out. |
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| http://www.drkerryridgway.com/articles/article-ulcers.php
This article was incredibly informative and helpful when I was struggling with my gelding and ulcers. After multiple trips to the vet for being mysteriously off in his right side, blocks, xrays we did it. I was so frustrated and broke. I started researching ulcers as a possibility after reading something on here and found this article. My gelding had EVERY SYMPTOM except colic, although he'd go lay down after every workout :(
I used the ranitidine and sucraffate (sp) combo. I was able to give him the meds 3x daily bc I had flexible schedule. I did wean him off. I did change my management and feeding program. I feed him herbs ie marshmallow root, aloe Vera juice and a few others. He looks and feels phenomenal!!! |
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Location: Somewhere between S@%&# stirrer and Saint | Oakley - 2016-04-18 8:02 AM I have a gelding that was running in the 1-d - 2-d consistently a year ago. Now, he has stopped wanting to turn the first barrel. Sometimes he'll run in like he's going to commit, then on the back side where he should start to straighten out and push off for the 2nd barrel, just stops and comes up. Other times, he is reluctant to even run to the barrel, he will fade left, and not stride out and run. I have had him checked for lameness issues, and had his hocks injected. No improvement.
I am thinking ulcers, so I started him on Ulcergard 3 days ago, in hopes I see an improvement. I have read to treat them intstead of spending that money to get them scoped.
my question is how do I know if its hind gut, versus gastric ulcers? I don't want to be giving him this expensive stuff if it's not doing any good. Can I or should I treat him for both at one time? What is recommended for hind gut? PLEASE HELP!!
Omeprazole!!!!!
The highest percentage is that ulcers are in the gastric area. Very low percentage they are in hindgut. Can there be ulcers in hind gut yes but very low percentage.
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Location: USA | What do you guys follow up with after Ulcergard?
There are soooo many different products! |
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Location: Got Lobsta? | I had 28 days on Gastroguard than have him on SmartGut and have had no problems for 2 years. I do give ulcer guard before, during and after a show for maintenance. |
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Location: Southeastern Idaho | I am using Smart Gut as well and really loving the results. Mare looks great and I can afford it. |
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Location: Somewhere between S@%&# stirrer and Saint | Oakley - 2016-04-25 8:28 AM What do you guys follow up with after Ulcergard?
There are soooo many different products!
Lower dose of Omeprazole |
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