Stress can’t always be avoided, but ulcers caused by stress can be. Whether stress is caused by traveling, lack of turnout, change in herd dynamics, pain or something else, using ULCERGARD gives your horse the best chance of preventing gastric ulcers. When you choose ULCERGARD, you gain the confidence to help ensure ulcers don’t impact your horse or the time you spend with them.
ULCERGARD contains a unique paste formulation to protect the omeprazole as it makes its way to the small intestine for adequate absorption.
Don’t waste money on products that are less than effective. ULCERGARD provides real value because it's proven effective and reliable.
ULCERGARD is an easy-to-administer, once-a-day oral paste, available from your veterinarian or over-the-counter at equine retailers.
Research has shown that during times of stress, ULCERGARD is proven to prevent gastric ulcers in 82% of horses. In comparison, 86% of researched horses NOT medicated with ULCERGARD developed gastric uclers.1
You are your horse’s first line of defense against the pain and discomfort of gastric ulcers, and there are actions you can take to support their wellness. Maintaining your horse’s gastric health requires prevention, ongoing management and (sometimes) treatment.
ULCERGARD reduces acid at the source to prevent the formation of equine gastric ulcers during moments of stress.
Reduce your horse’s risk of ulcers by minimizing stress, providing hay free choice, adding alfalfa, and feeding hay before concentrate.
If ulcers are diagnosed, work with your veterinarian to develop the treatment plan that will work best for your horse.
ULCERGARD does not require a prescription and can easily be administered by a horse owner. Give a daily dose of ULCERGARD at 1 mg/kg (1/4 tube for an average 1,000-lb horse) on the back of the horse’s tongue or deep in the cheek pouch. If any of the dose is lost or rejected, re-dosing is recommended. For horses 600 lbs to 1200 lbs, give one dose (1/4 tube) per day. For horses over 1,200 lbs, give two doses (1/2 tube) per day.
For more information, please read ULCERGARD product insert.
ULCERGARD can be used in horses that weigh at least 600 lbs. Safety in pregnant mares has not been determined. Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. In case of ingestion, contact a physician.
Store at 68—77ºF (20—25ºC). Excursions between 59—86ºF (15—30ºC) are permitted.
References
1 White GW, McClure SR, Sifferman RL, et al. Prevention of occurrence and recurrence of gastric ulcers in hroses by treatment with omeprazole at 1 mg/kg/day, in Proceedings. 49th Annual Convention of the AAEP 2003:220—221.
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