You have the diagnosis, now you need to know how to treat hindgut ulcers. Treating hindgut ulcers is a relatively new endeavour, so there is not a wide range of treatment options. Research has shown the best way for treating hindgut ulcers is a three-pronged approach- medication, diet, and probiotics. Medication: Sucralfate Using sucralfate to treat hindgut ulcers ... Continue Reading »
Hindgut Ulcers
Could hindgut ulcers be the cause of my horses back pain?
Could equine ulcers be causing my Dressage horse’s back pain? The answer is certainly yes. Equine hindgut ulcers, or Right Dorsal Colitis, is a serious problem for competition horses, especially Dressage horses. Research has been done that specifically shows the right bend can suffer in dressage horses, as the majority of the hind gut lies on the horse’s right ... 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 ... Continue Reading »
What Causes Hindgut Ulcers in Horses?
What causes hindgut ulcers in horses? The three most common causes of hindgut ulcers are: anti-inflammatories acidosis parasites Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Bute (phenylbutazone) and Banamine (flunixin meglumine) are commonplace in the horse world. They're given to relieve pain, inflammation and nausea in ... Continue Reading »
Timing the sucralfate dosage when treating horse ulcers
So you’ve probably heard that timing is everything when you’re treating a horse with sucralfate? Well..that's 100% correct. Sucralfate needs time to get into the horse’s system and create a protective barrier over the ulcer sites. It also must be fed before or after other medications to stop it binding with them in the stomach. The recommended time to wait is one hour ... Continue Reading »
