Buying what is best for your horse online can be tedious and may cost a lot of money, as most of the markets online are not direct from the manufacturer; there will be some extra costs. The best tip when buying online equine medication is to make sure that you are buying “direct from the manufacturer” so that you can avail of the original price without the extra costs.
The next problem when buying online medication is choosing the best effective medication for solving equine ulcer problems – for good. If your horse suffers from recurring ulcers, then administering temporary relief medications like Ranitidine and Cimetidine will not be as effective as providing medications that provide treatment AND preventive functions for equine ulcers. Not to mention, having to buy horse medicine every time your horse has ulcer attacks will get expensive in the long run. Omeprazole is so far the best treatment and the only FDA approved treatment for ulcer, and there are many medications that have omeprazole ingredients mixed with them.
The following are medications are proven and certified effective, all of which contain omeprazole for ulcer treatment:
Abprazole 700 – both for the treatment AND prevention of equine ulcers.
Abprazole Plus – has 3 functions: treatment, prevention and a probiotic ingredient restoring natural flora which aids in the healing process.
GastroGard – this is used for the treatment of horse ulcer.
UlcerGard –this is used for the prevention of equine ulcers.
If you are looking for a temporary but cheaper alternative for treating ulcers, the following will work but be warned that these products will get expensive in the future (not really advisable for horses with recurring ulcers):
Ranitidine and Cimetidine – used for the inhibition of gastric acid production; this works as short-term relief for about an hour or so.
If you have administered all these products before and still your horse has colic symptoms, then you better make sure that your horse is definitely diagnosed with ulcers. One common mistake among horse owners is the fact that they administer the wrong kind of medication for their horse. Obviously, medication for ulcers may not work with colic problems caused by worms. It is advisable to double check with your vet first before giving your horse any kind of treatment.