How Your Horse's Stomach Works
A horse’s stomach is designed for continuous grazing, secreting 12-15 gallons of gastric juice every 24 hours to digest roughage. It also produces 5-10 gallons of saliva, which acts as a natural buffer to help protect the stomach lining, but this is mainly triggered by the consumption of fiber, like hay or grass. A horse’s stomach is small, about the size of a large football, and empties quickly, which can expose soft tissue in the upper part of the stomach (the squamous area) to damaging acid, especially without constant access to fiber and with the added stress from training or competition, increasing the risk of gastric ulcers.
Did you know
That up to 90% of competitive horses may suffer from gastric ulcers? The combination of intense training, irregular feeding schedules, and stress can significantly contribute to the development of ulcers in these horses.
Does your horse need gastric support? Symptoms include
Poor appetite or reluctance to eat
Changes in behavior (irritability, aggression, or lethargy)
Poor performance or reluctance to work
Colic-like symptoms
Weight loss or poor body condition
Dull or rough coat
Gastro-Plex (Pellets)
Gastro-Plex™ daily pellets provide the ultimate support for the entire digestive tract from stomach to hindgut. Gastro-Plex™ pellets are formulated with science based actives to help allow the body, specifically the digestive tract, to better manage stress, changes in your horse’s diet or environment, and fluctuations in the pH and microbial population within the gut. Gastro-Plex™ pellets includes ingredients researched to soothe and maintain healthy stomach tissue for complete gastric and digestive support.
Gastro-Plex Paste (80ml - 2 doses)
Gastro-Plex™ paste provides immediate gastric support to your horse. Its fast-acting formula soothes and coats the stomach lining, promotes proper digestion, and alleviates
discomfort caused by gastric acid. Perfect before hauling, competition, or extended stalling. Keep your horse comfortable and performing at their best, without the distraction of gastric discomfort.
MVP Assures Quality, Potency, & Purity with the NASC Seal of Approval
Finding high-quality and safe pet supplements and products can be daunting, but the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) makes it easy. The NASC Seal is a symbol of excellence, indicating that a reputable company has manufactured a product following the NASC's Good Manufacturing Procedures, modelled after the FDA's regulations. The NASC Seal guarantees top-quality, safe, and effective pet products.
We at Med Vet Pharmaceuticals have the NASC’s seal of approval, so you can put all your worries to rest.
Choose Med-Vet Pharmaceuticals for the Well-Being of Your Horse's Respiratory Health and Athletic Performance.
