For more information on gastric ulcer, and
to read Dr. McClure's complete article, visit the official website of the
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) at www.myhorsematters.com.
Wendy
Michigan
From:
ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rae Callaway Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 8:42
AM To: ridecamp Subject: [RC] Chief has ulcers
Ok, now that Chief has been diagnosed with ulcers, I'm wondering what
this means for any career in endurance. Because of the heat down here, we
won't even be thinking of rides until October, so I've got plenty of time to
get him healed. The vet gave us generic Gastrogard at 30cc's for 30 days
and then we're to call back to discuss the maintenance dosage. She said
that recent studies showed that horses are best kept on a half dose for a long
(life?) period of time. If that's the way we have to go, does that mean
that Chief can no longer do endurance? Has anyone else had experience
with competing with a horse that has or has had ulcers? What maintenance
treatment do you use? I'd like to gather some options to present this vet
when we discuss Chief next month.
Thanks
Rae
Tall C Arabians - Central Region
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