Anyone who has had to treat horse ulcers in the past knows that it can become incredibly expensive. Between the vet consultations, scopes, medication and ulcer-friendly feeds - it gets into the thousands very quickly. With the right knowledge, there are some things you can do from home to help diagnose and treat you horse ulcers without spending much. Diagnosing Ulcers No one ... Continue Reading »
Hindgut Ulcers
The Best Diet for Ulcer Prone Horses
The best diet for ulcer prone horses consists of low starch & high fibre. While many companies market pre-packaged feed as 'ulcer-friendly' it always pays to look at the nutrition label. Or even better - make up your own feed from quality ingredients. Feeds to Include Fibre sources such as hay, haylage and grass are vital for a healthy digestive system and should form the ... Continue Reading »
Using sucralfate as an ulcer preventative for horses
Stress, travel, competition, medication and changes in feeding are all known to be triggers for horses to get ulcers. Unfortunately, these situations are often outside our control and a horse prone to ulcers may be at a higher risk of developing or flaring existing ulcers. But there's good news! An organised horse person can preempt these situations and treat with sucralfate ... Continue Reading »
How long can I treat my horse with sucralfate?
Sucralfate provides significant pain relief and recovery for horses with ulcers. Due to its effectiveness at treating ulcers many owners are asking 'How long can I treat my horse on sucralfate?' Thankfully, the absorption of sucralfate is minimal. It's actions are local rather than systemic and it does not affect gastric-acid output or enzyme activity. How does sucralfate ... Continue Reading »
Help for the dressage rider – my horse wont bend right!
Equine hindgut ulcers cause serious problems for competition horses, especially dressage horses. It has been determined that 1 in 3 horses suffer from hindgut ulcers or Right Dorsal Colitis (RDC). A dressage horse is expected to be supple and flexible like a ballet dancer, able to do movements effortlessly and equally on each side….nothing should look difficult or labored. ... Continue Reading »
