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| What's the best way to treat ulcers? Is there a product that can treat (and later prevent) both gastric & hind gut ulcers? Cheaper is a plus | |
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Location: MO | Omeprazole is the only waut to treat gastric ulcers. I also use a smaller dose after to help prevent.
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Location: Willows, CA | My opinion, for what it is worth, is the same that I express at my nutrition talks. If your horse has ulcers, you have no effective choice but to treat. Omeprazole, or for some, Gastrafate.
At the same time you need to minimize the conditions that generated the ulcers in the first place. This can be a challenge for some horses and owners. But, there are a few things that help time and time again.
Eliminate grain from the diet.
More access to pasture turnout, this is even better if with other horses.
Slow feeders for hay fed so that the horse has 24/7 access to roughage.
Some alfalfa in the diet.
Keep teeth condition up to date. A horse only makes saliva when it chews. If it can chew comfortably (no points or rough edges irritating the cheek or tongue) it will chew more. This makes more saliva which is a natural important buffer to excess stomach acid being produced in an empty stomach.
While all these conditions are not possible for everyone, they really help prevent the return of ulcers in horses prone to them. When hauling, having some alfalfa or grass hay to pick on helps. Also, plentiful clean water is vital.
Edited by winwillows 2017-07-26 10:04 AM
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Location: Ohio girl moved to PA | I've had really great luck with DAC cool gut healing my horses ulcers, and yes he was scoped before AND after. So it was confirmed by a vet. I keep one of my guys on the cool gut and the other is on Aloe Vera juice since hes super picky and wont eat the pellets. Both have happy bellies! | |
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| Thank you, that's affordable! | |
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| THE GastroPLUS and THE G.I. Ulcer Support are 2 AMAZING products!!
This is from THE's website:
GastroPLUS® nutritionally supports healthy digestion and gastric issues. Other gastric products decrease the acid in your horse’s stomach, which can lead to protein entropy. When a horse is taken off of the other gastric products, it may relapse because the body over compensates and produces too much acid, turning it into a vicious cycle of gastric problems. GastroPLUS® helps your horse’s own ability to produce more mucus in the stomach lining, therefore helping your horse control and contain the acid. This helps address hind gut issues, in a more effective and efficient way.
G.I. Ulcer Support is a stand-alone ulcer prevent supplement and will support your horse’s overall health and performance through digestive wellness. Ingredients such as Papaya, Aloe, L-Glutamine, Turmeric and others deliver nutrients that target healthy structure and function of the entire digestive system – including the stomach and hind-gut. G. I. Ulcer Support is a holistic, natural option in the prevention of digestive tract ailments, including gastric and colonic ulcers. You'll see the results in a healthier appearance, temperament, and performance. | |
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Location: Bandera, TX | winwillows - 2017-07-25 5:49 PM My opinion, for what it is worth, is the same that I express at my nutrition talks. If your horse has ulcers, you have no effective choice but to treat. Omeprazole, or for some, Gastrafate. At the same time you need to minimize the conditions that generated the ulcers in the first place. This can be a challenge for some horses and owners. But, there are a few things that help time and time again. Eliminate grain from the diet. More access to pasture turnout, this is even better if with other horses. Slow feeders for hay fed so that the horse has 24/7 access to roughage. Some alfalfa in the diet. Keep teeth condition up to date. A horse only makes saliva when it chews. If it can chew comfortably (no points or rough edges irritating the cheek or tongue) it will chew more. This makes more saliva which is a natural important buffer to excess stomach acid being produced in an empty stomach. While all these conditions are not possible for everyone, they really help prevent the return of ulcers in horses prone to them. When hauling, having some alfalfa or grass hay to pick on helps. Also, plentiful clean water is vital.
Everything that Win has said plus I like succeed in treating hindgut. | |
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