Equine ulcers are far more common than people realize because symptoms may be hard to see in some horses. Research has shown that about 80% of horses suffer from gastrointestinal distress at some point in time, and in competitive horses, this percentage is even greater! The reason is that a horse's stomach secretes acid continually so that in the wild, it can digest the food it is constantly grazing on. But very few competitive horses get this opportunity. Ulcers can develop in as little as 5 days.
Here are some things to look for, especially during stressful situations like competition, travel, illness, hospitalization, lay-up, inconsistent feed schedule, and confinement:
*nervousness/irritation
*loose stools
*seem "off their game"
*teeth and/or bit grinding, excessive chewing on objects or tongue
*washing out
*mild to moderate colic
*pawing, stamping, or digging more than normal
*"washing" or dunking food in water bucket
*weight loss
*dull coat

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