July 2009

Equine Ulcer Symptoms Respond To Antacids

You can soothe your horse’s irritable stomach the same way you do your own.

By Eleanor Kellon, VMD

With nearly constant reports of widespread gastric ulcers in horses, horse owners are understandably concerned. However, while severe ulceration can definitely cause problems, there is also some unwarranted hysteria.

Has your horse ever had gastric ulcers? Probably. Should you worry about that? Probably not. …