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Sue Addenbrooke
Dec 24, 2006 - 5:04PM
Re: Supplements for horse with ulcer/sweet itch

Thanks Dr Getty.
Rosie's got all the correct anti-ulcer lifestyle ingredients now, (free choice hay, low grain/high fat supplementation, lives with herd) but still the problems persist.
Will try the Ration Plus and Reitsport as suggested. Thanks. I have some friends coming over from the US, so will help with shipping. There's really very little available here. Feeding her a cup of yoghurt twice a day has helped though.
I noticed that you suggested corn oil as a supplement for horses with ulcers. Is this just to keep the weight on, or does it have other benefit?
Thanks,SUe

Where are you from? Taiwan

How did you locate this forum? website

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Dr. Getty
Dec 28, 2006 - 9:25PM
Re: Supplements for horse with ulcer/sweet itch

Hi Sue,

Corn oil has been shown to reduce the level of damage to the mucosal lining of the stomach, so it is useful when administering bute to a horse that is prone toward ulcers. Canola oil is also helpful.

Yogurt is not as effective as a more potent probiotic since it does not contain as many colony forming units (CFUs) as a good probiotic would contain. Also, it contains lactose and adult horses are lactose intolerant. So, it can cause diarrhea, gas and bloating in most horses.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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