G.I. Conditions

From AAEP’s Ask the Vet: Post Colic Surgery Diet

What would you recommend for grain/hay and/or probiotics for a 15 yr old mare that has tied up before, ulcered and just had colic surgery. Her intestines were impacted with Corn Cob bedding. She is not forming manure yet, still cow patty style, she will be home a week March 3rd. Thanks, Brenda

Electrolytes and Ulcers: Is There a Link?

I’ve heard lately that electrolytes are contraindicated for horses with a history of ulcers – is this true? My OTTB mare was diagnosed and treated successfully for her ulcers with the appropriate course of GastroGard last year but I have been giving her daily electrolytes since I bought her, not knowing they could be doing [...]

Dealing with Colic Pains (from AAEP Ask the Vet)

My horse is experiencing colic pains almost every 6 months. Our vet is supplementing him with enzymes but says that this is not something to be used forever. Can you recommend something which we can use as a supplement to avoid this problem, something natural or homeopathic? PG Dear PG, There are a number of [...]

Mixing Succeed with Other Pre/Probiotics (from AAEP Ask the Vet)

I have my horse on Succeed and Grand Complete Ultra and it states that it is recommended when using Succeed that the horse not be on any other pre/probiotics which are also in Grand Complete Ultra. Is this harmful and should I switch out the Grand Complete Ultra? Also, what is so great about Succeed [...]

What to do about Horses with Diarrhea

I have a 26 year old TWH that has chronic diarrhea. He had vet work done last year, when it first started, with his blood work coming back normal, fecal exam okay and teeth are okay. No feed or hay change. Actually, his stool will be somewhat normal, not firm apples but has some substance [...]

Ulcers, GastroGard and Supplements

My 6 year old Paint mare has recently been diagnosed with an ulcer. They recommended 14 days of GastroGuard. I see that most of the studies have been done on 30 days of treatment. Do you usually treat for 14 days or longer in your practice? Also is there a supplement you recommend for horses [...]