Advice please what could be wrong ulcers again?

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My horse has been treated for ulcers he had upto grade 4 so treatment was gastrogard he was re scoped two weeks ago which was clear and has been weaned to a quatre of a dose up untill today it finished, however the grumpyness is back more so when jumping and also in the stable he will jump the fences but inbetween hes so grumpy and tonight he was rearing and rearing which is unlike him unless he is in pain. So spoke to the gastro specailist tonight and he said hes got to go on a full dose again for a week and see what happens, what else could it be i know at the beginning they hoped it wasnt something secondary causing the ulcers. What other digestive problems can horses suffer from?? on the flat hes ok when jumping whatever it is is causing him pain. His back and everything is fine, it just seems to be gastric trouble again. Hes on a totally high fibre diet. Also in nl
 
Unfortunately some horses are prone to them...I would go back on the full GG dose again, and then look to change the horses management...what do you feed? What is the routine? You need high fibre, low starch/sugars...alfalfa is good as the calcium is good for neutralising the stomach acid.

I would also recommend adding oil, as it helps line the stomach, and at least something like brewers yeast...or even better a specific ulcer protection supplement...Equine america do a good one.

For riding, you might need to make sure you feed a small amount of hay, or handful of chop feed before ridden work as this helps by putting a protective layer in the stomach to stop splashes of acid during work.
 
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