Ulcers that won’t go

[Domirati]

Any advice/ideas? So horse was diagnosed with ulcers early January some at the front of stomach and really bad, bleeding and sore at bottom of stomach. Was being lethargic and evil to tack up. Has now been scoped 4 times, had 12 Omprazole injections, 8 weeks of Sulcrafate and 4 weeks of cycotec tablets. The ulcers at the front of his stomach have gone but those at the bottom end have only improved by about 30%. I am now £900 over my insurance. Vet suggested we could try steroids. I am at a complete loss as what to do. Steroid treatment would be another £400 to £500 and I do not really have the money at the moment especially as it possibly won’t work. talking to vet again tomorrow, went away to think about what to do. He is still quite lethargic but not kicking and biting when he is tacked up. Probably another 4 weeks before he goes out for the summer which will, hopefully, improve things. Anyone had anything like this and what did you do? Feeling very despondent.

 

[Bellaboo18]

Do you know the cause of the ulcers? Is he having no turnout at the moment?

 

[Domirati]

He has been thoroughly checked over including full bloods run. Only thing we can think of is he had a bad colic in May which resulted in three days at Newmarket which may have triggered them. He is 13, I have had him for 8 years. Very stress free life, lives at home with his two mates, out every day and only gentle hacking for the last year. Looks well, not dropped weight, very shiny coat. Vets are specialist horse vets with a good reputation, they are at a loss too.

 

[Melody Grey]

...posted in your tackroom thread re: antibiotics

 

[Domirati]

Thank you