A successful course of omeprazole will heal a horse of existing ulcers, and there are a number of ways of managing a horse after omeprazole treatment. The unfortunate reality is that gastric ulcers are often recurring, especially if no changes have been made to remove the root causes of the ulcers. Common causes of ulcers include poor diet, stress, and gastric splashing. Ulcer ... Continue Reading »
Gastric Ulcers
Long Term Effects of Omeprazole on horses
Omeprazole is the gold star treatment for equine ulcers, but what are the long term effects of omeprazole on horses? Like every medication, omeprazole has long term effects. As horse owners and caregivers, it is important to understand how treatment may effect the horse in the future. Bone Density Studies involving both humans and experimental animals show that using ... Continue Reading »
Sulcralfate for Horses with Ulcers: What is it, and How do you use it?
Sucralfate for horses is an effective medication for both gastric ulcers and hindgut ulcers. For for horses with gastric ulcers, sucralfate works in conjunction with omeprazole to help your horse feel better whilst undergoing treatment for ulcers. It forms a thick, viscous layer that will stick to the ulcer site and act as a protective film, providing fast relief to the horse. ... Continue Reading »
Gastric Ulcers in Horses: a Common Problem
Gastric Ulcers in horses is a common problem, but are relatively easy to diagnose and treat with the right information and the right products. Digestive ulcers are a common clinical finding in horses being trained to show. The prevalence of such a condition has been documented to be up to 93% of horses trained for racing and almost 60% of performance horses. What is Equine ... Continue Reading »
Is it best to treat a horse with omeprazole or sucralfate?
When deciding whether to treat equine ulcers with omeprazole or sucralfate - it's important to first identify the type of ulcer you're treating. In general terms, omeprazole is effective on gastric ulcers while sucralfate can alleviate symptoms of both gastric ulcers and hindgut ulcers. Treating with omeprazole or sucralfate Sucralfate helps horses with ulcers by ... Continue Reading »
