Stomach Ulcers , and deformed hooves

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    Shannon Eggel Member

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    I was informed that because a horse has Stomach ulcers, that its hooves were now deforming and needed corrective trims.. I myself have not looked at this horse, , but Im having difficulty believing the hoof is deformed due to a stomach ulcer. I can see how the horse might not absorb as much nutrition need if the Ulcers were bad enough, causing crumbly hoof wall ect..?? Has anyone else heard of this ? thanks
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    Tom Bloomer Well-Known Member

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    Stomach ulcers only cause hoof distortion in leap years when the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter is aligned with Mars.
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    Shannon Eggel Member

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    Thank you!! thats what I thought too.. lol
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    Platerforge Guest

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    Maybe the horse is/or has been foundering for a while and the stomach ulcers are just a coincidence??? thoughts???
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    david a hall Moderator

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    Ulcers dont speak to me about them!!! £5000 later and my mare still has them. I have a research vet on the case and its very interesting, one thing I will say is they arnt very comfortable with them as the acid burns the stomach as they trot. Havent had any capsule change though!
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    Platerforge Guest

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    there is ulcer-guard given to racehorses.
    Ulcers sometimes are caused by stress; but it is bacteria infection in the stomach of both humans and horses. they have boluces [sp] of peto-bismol for horses to take. you can give the human kind; it is very safe; but consult with your vet.
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    Shannon Eggel Member

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    I agree with you .Its funny the things you hear some times
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    Bill Adams Active Member

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    The horse has neglected feet, and ulcers.
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    david a hall Moderator

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    Bless you Linda, I havent spent £5000 and have a vet doing a PHD on the subject, working on the horse to learn from you :D
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    Justin Decker Active Member

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    Did you check for ticks!!!!:ROFLMAO::D:cool:
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    david a hall Moderator

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    its on the list Justin.
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    Platerforge Guest

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    I was just trying to help.........it's what I learn when I was Equine Vet Tech at the TB racetrack for 2 years; then 1 year EVT with mostly a standardbred vet with PhD and worked with him in surgery.
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    ps......Dave what does the vet think of what is causing this?....................
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    Tom Bloomer Well-Known Member

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    What about hoof worms?
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    Bill Adams Active Member

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    You're killing me.

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