Stomach ulcers are a common condition that affects many horses. A high percentage of race horses and show horses develop ulcers and over half of all horses that are confined in a horse stall develop these uncomfortable occurrences. This medical condition can be easily treated and the horse can return back to good physical health without any complications. A horse’s stomach is constantly producing a stomach acid that is necessary for proper digestion. An over accumulation of this stomach acid can cause ulcers to occur in the horses stomach.
There are many signs that a horse has a stomach ulcer. Some of the common signs and symptoms of this condition in foals include a low appetite, grinding their teeth, increased salivation, very loose stool and colic that comes and goes. The colic normally comes on after eating or nursing. In adult horses, some of the signs that the horse has an ulcer include lying down more often than usual, attitude differences, mental fog, poor condition of their hair coat, low appetite, loosing eight and colic. These are some of the symptoms that a horse may be suffering from an ulcer and should get proper treatment before the ulcer becomes worse.
Fasting is one of the most common causes of ulcers in horses. Due to the fact that their stomach is always producing the acid necessary for digestion, if the stomach is empty, this acid can build up and cause an ulcer to occur. It is important that a horse receives adequate roughage, because certain type of roughage does not produce very much saliva in horses. Saliva is responsible for maintaining the levels of the acid in their stomach when swallowed. Lack of exercise and movement or too much exercise and movement can also be causes of ulcers in horses.
The best way to treat stomach ulcers in horses is to provide the horse with GB10, a natural blend of calcium and magnesium. GB10 helps to maintain the pH balance in a horse’s stomach. This supplement can slow the digestion down, so the stomach acid production does not occur at such a rapid rate that it causes ulcers. It also helps to train the stomach to break down the food slowly instead of at a fast rate. GB10 is a natural choice for treating ulcers in horses. It works to assist the body with its natural functions.