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Omeprazole – An Effective Solution for Gastric Ulcers in Horses

Omeprazole an effective solution for gastric ulcers

Gastric ulcers in horses can be managed through proper medication and changes in management practices. Omeprazole products are the go to medication to treat gastric ulcers. Suppressing acid production is the function of the active ingredient omeprazole.

There are different forms of omeprazole products on the market. The different forms are paste, granules and tablets. The choice of form comes down to what administration suits your horse.

Poor Health equals Poor Performance

Ulcers can severely effect the health and performance of your horse. For instance whether  you train, breed or ride a horse. The horse needs to be in top condition to perform at its best.

Causes of Gastric Ulcers in horses
Horses are natural grazes

Information on Horse ulcers

Horses normally graze on forage for up to sixteen hours a day. Therefore the continuous process of digestion produces saliva which acts as a buffer to the acid. Limited access to grazing in addition to increased grain diets causes higher levels of acidity in the digestive system. Therefore increasing the risk of ulceration of the stomach lining.

Various other factors that lead to horse ulcers are:

  • Certain medications such as NSAIDS
  • Exposure to stress
  • Change of environment

Treatment as diagnosis

Many horse owners select treatment with omeprazole as an alternative to scoping. In other words rather than putting your horse through and invasive endoscope. Simply treat with omeprazole for and effective solution to gastric ulcers in horses.

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