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Dr. Juliet Getty
Sep 24, 2011 - 12:40PM
Re: Ulcer Treatment

Hi Jaymie,

Let me first commend you for doing such a wonderful job of gaining his trust. There is not greater compliment than to have an animal's trust.

You're on the right track. Equine Senior is fine -- it's easy to digest and is relatively low in starch.

Continue to test his manure for worm infestation -- that is the best course of action to prevent intestinal damage and prevent colic.

Keep me posted!

All the best,

Dr. Getty
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse



Jaymie
Dr. Getty - Thank you for your post. The vet's thought was that he's had ulcers for a long time, got an infection, which he felt led to colic. Athough he tested no worms this month, he did test positive for strongyle in May/June and was treated at that time, perhaps that was the start of the worsening of the ulcer? This horse has had 7+ owners in his 16 years of life and has moved around from place to place in CO starting from the racetrack. He came to me with distrust of humans; initially you could not get near him. He and I have been working at his pace on trust and confidence for the past year - he is just now starting to figure out I'm the steady in his life and he actually is starting to greet me with nickers and pushing other horses out of the way to come up to me - not the same horse I started with. My heart goes out to him - he has a kind gentle nature and is very willing. He's been at his current location going on 3+ years, hoping he starts to heal with the consistency and care. He is now on constant grass hay with about 20-25% alfalfa (we just got it in and will send out for testing). I have been giving him Equine Senior with his RiteTrac meds in addition to his forage. If you have different thoughts on the EQ Sr I'd like to know - thanks for your time.
-JlE

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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Sep 24th, 2011 - 12:40 PM
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Jaymie
Mar 20, 2012 - 9:47AM
Re: Ulcer Treatment

Hi Dr. Getty - just wanted to give you an update and ask about ongoing support/supplement for this guy. he is feeling so much better! I've seen a change in his disposition and behavior. He's had a few acupuncture treatments for ulcers, and has no more ulcer touchy spots, and tests prove he's 'well'. he is mainly on a forage diet/grass hay + some alfalfa and a small amount of equine senior. I have maintained his Glanzen Complete and wanted to know if I should also keep him on Daily Start probiotics as well. Anything else he could benefit from? thanks for your support - Jaymie.

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

How did you locate this forum? internet

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Mar 20th, 2012 - 9:47 AM
Dr. Juliet Getty
Mar 25, 2012 - 4:39PM
Re: Ulcer Treatment

Hi Jaymie,

How wonderful to hear! Thank you for letting me know how well your horse is doing -- you are doing a wonderful job and should be commended!

I would definitely continue with the Glanzen Complete as well as using Daily Start. But if you're giving a double dose of Daily Start, you can reduce it to a maintenance dose. This preparation is very helpful in maintaining a high level of hindgut microbes, as well as feeding the immune system. He seems to be doing well on it, so I suggest staying with the regimen that is working.

Best wishes,

Dr. Getty
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse

Jaymie
Hi Dr. Getty - just wanted to give you an update and ask about ongoing support/supplement for this guy. he is feeling so much better! I've seen a change in his disposition and behavior. He's had a few acupuncture treatments for ulcers, and has no more ulcer touchy spots, and tests prove he's 'well'. he is mainly on a forage diet/grass hay + some alfalfa and a small amount of equine senior. I have maintained his Glanzen Complete and wanted to know if I should also keep him on Daily Start probiotics as well. Anything else he could benefit from? thanks for your support - Jaymie.

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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Mar 25th, 2012 - 4:39 PM
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Jaymie
Mar 28, 2012 - 9:58AM
Re: Ulcer Treatment

THank you Dr GettY!! for your help and kind words. It it truly rewarding to see him so interactive with me, just makes me smile. He's a new horse and I'm loving it :)

Where are you from? Bayfield

How did you locate this forum? Forage for thought/website

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Mar 28th, 2012 - 9:58 AM
Dr. Juliet Getty
Apr 19, 2012 - 12:41PM
Re: Ulcer Treatment

Hi Jaymie,

I am so pleased to hear how much you are enjoying him! I'm very glad to help.

I'm no longer in Bayfield -- now living in Waverly, Ohio.

All the best,

Dr. Getty
Author of Feed Your Horse Like A Horse

THank you Dr GettY!! for your help and kind words. It it truly rewarding to see him so interactive with me, just makes me smile. He's a new horse and I'm loving it

Where are you from? Waverly, OH

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Apr 19th, 2012 - 12:41 PM
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