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Cortisol is a direct driver of gastric ulcers. Supplements help, but turnout time, social contact, and routine stability are the real levers. Learn the full lifestyle protocol.

Strongyles and other parasites damage the gut lining and worsen ulcer symptoms. Learn fecal egg count protocols, the safest dewormer choices for ulcer horses, and resistance risks.

Hard water, iron overload, algae, and cold water aversion all affect gut health and colic risk. Learn how to test water, encourage winter drinking, and identify trough contamination.

Donkeys and minis metabolize fat differently than horses. A missed meal triggers hyperlipemia fast. Learn how ulcer presentation differs, safe treatment doses, and feeding protocols.

Older horses face declining dental function, slower gut motility, and increased ulcer risk. Learn feed selection, soaking strategies, and gut health protocols for horses over 20.

Up to 90% of sick foals have gastric ulcers. The signs differ from adults and include teeth grinding, drooling, and lying on the back. Learn safe treatment options and when to call the vet.

Compounded omeprazole products like Abler granules are significantly cheaper than Gastrogard but carry real bioavailability and regulatory risks. Here is what the research shows.

Cribbing releases endorphins and temporarily neutralizes stomach acid. Many horses labeled as vices may be self-medicating. Learn the ulcer connection and whether treatment helps.

NSAIDs are essential tools but a leading cause of ulcers and kidney damage in horses. Compare phenylbutazone, flunixin, and firocoxib with safe dosing guidelines for each.

Sand accumulation in the ventral colon is a leading cause of impaction colic. Learn the fecal sand test, the monthly psyllium protocol, and management strategies to prevent reloading.

Colic and ulcers share symptoms like pawing and flank-watching, but require different responses. This guide shows you how to differentiate them and when to call a vet.

Horses evolved to trickle-feed for 16 hours a day. A slow feeder mimics this pattern, reduces acid exposure, and cuts hay waste. Here is how to choose and introduce one.

Leaky gut is real but widely misunderstood. This guide covers intestinal permeability, tight junctions, dysbiosis, and which supplements have actual evidence behind them.

Gastroscopy is the only way to confirm equine ulcers, but it is not always necessary. Learn how scoping works, the cost, fasting protocol, and when a treatment trial is appropriate.

Travel is one of the highest ulcer-risk events for horses. This protocol covers Ulcergard timing, hydration strategies, feed management, and post-haul recovery steps.

Fecal Water Syndrome is not diarrhea. Learn the three main causes (stress, dysbiosis, diet), the psyllium and yeast protocol, and when FWS signals something more serious.

EGGD affects the glandular stomach lining and responds poorly to omeprazole alone. Learn the symptoms, misoprostol dosing, and why scoping matters for proper diagnosis.

A science-based look at aloe vera for horse ulcers, reviewing the Bush et al. study, correct dosage, decolorized vs. raw aloe safety, and realistic expectations.

A practical comparison of corn oil and camelina oil for ulcer-prone horses, covering omega-3/omega-6 ratios, inflammation impact, and how to introduce oils safely.

Independent review of GutX (100X Equine): examining the hyaluronic acid evidence, Slovis 2016 study, 30-day field results, and honest pros and cons.

Do horse probiotics actually help ulcers? A practical review of what probiotics can and cannot do, what survives the stomach, and how to evaluate supplement claims without wasting money.

Biting, girthy, spooky, resistant under saddle: learn a practical way to separate training issues from pain expression, with ulcers (EGUS) as a common example.

Alfalfa is one of the simplest, cheapest buffering tools for ulcer-prone horses. Learn why it helps, how to feed it before riding, and common safety considerations.

Sucralfate (Carafate) is a mucosal protectant often used alongside PPIs or for hindgut/glandular patterns. Learn how it works, when it is commonly used, and key feeding timing rules.

If your horse scoped clean but still looks painful, hindgut irritation may be part of the picture. Learn common hindgut patterns, why PPIs may not help, and what owners/vets commonly use instead.

If your horse improves on omeprazole then backslides days after stopping, acid rebound may be the reason. Learn the mechanism and a practical taper strategy to reduce relapse risk.

A practical comparison of common Gastrogard alternatives for horse ulcers: Nexium/esomeprazole, omeprazole granules, sucralfate, and supportive strategies. Costs, pros/cons, and when each makes sense.

A practical feeding guide for ulcer-prone horses: the non-negotiable low-NSC rules, why calcium/protein matter, and how to choose a bag that actually supports gastric comfort.

Think your horse is just being difficult? Here are 10 subtle ulcer symptoms in horses, how they show up in behavior, and what to do next to rule out pain.

A practical Nexium (esomeprazole) dosing guide for horses with an off-label dosage chart, feeding tips, success expectations, and a taper plan to reduce acid rebound risk.