In my phone consultation with the vet on 10/1, he said that I could spend many hundreds of dollars on diagnostic tests and not have an exact answer for this lack of energy. He didn't feel that the change in the pattern of urination was significant. We did discuss 'scoping to look for an ulcer. He suggested 14 days of UlcerGuard and 30 days of Thyro-L, both of which we started the next day. The vet also brought up the possibility of training burn-out, which I just don't think is likely. I know my trainer protects his horses mentally and physically from over training, and Dusty isn't showing any behavior that would indicate that he's burned out- no tail wringing, ear pinning, nasty attitude, etc. He's been ridden lightly for a couple of months (lots of trails and enough trotting and loping to maintain fitness )and has been shown only a few times this year. So, can I add the Pre-Ox and DMG to the meds Dusty's getting now, or should I wait until this cousre or treatment is over to start them?

Where are you from? Poolville TX

How did you locate this forum? Horse DDS

Hi Pam,

Yes, the DMG and PreOx will not interfere with what you are currently using for treatment. So, you can feel safe adding them to the diet along with the ulcer treatment (and the thyroid treatment). I hope you'll only be using these two medications over the short term. True hypothyroidism, for example, in horses is rare.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO