Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy is an important part of veterinary care for performance horses and pleasure horses. If you suspect your horse has stomach issues, you must consider treatment. Horses experiencing gastric ulcers can decline quickly, and a quick diagnosis can make all the difference. Centennial Equine Sports Medicine offers a veterinarian in Pagosa Springs, CO, who also serves Durango. If you have concerns about a horse's performance caused by stomach issues, a gastroscopy could be part of your plan. Here's what you need to know first.

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Gastric Issues Are Common in Horses

Did you know that horses are prone to gastric issues, especially those that occur in the foregut? Stomach and small intestinal ulcers are common in horses, and this condition can be devastating for your horse.

Signs of Gastric Issues in Horses

Whether you own performance horses or pleasure horses, it is important you watch for signs of gastric issues. They include:

  • Moodiness or irritability
  • Decreased performance
  • Pain in the back or limbs
  • Lameness
  • Weight loss
  • Appetite changes

If you suspect your horse has stomach issues, you must call a veterinarian that specializes in horse care. Allowing these issues to fester can lead to long-term pain that can reduce a horse's performance. The earlier you get a diagnosis for your horse, the better.

What Is Gastroscopy?

Gastric ulcers are incredibly painful, but an animal vet can provide more insight into horse care with imaging tools, including gastroscopy. Diagnosis of gastric ulcers is possible with a video endoscope, and the process is minimally invasive. Gastroscopy provides diagnostic evidence that can shed light on the kind of treatment your horse needs.

Treatment for Gastric Issues in Horses

Treatment is necessary to get your horse back to its normal performance and behavior. The treatment options available depend on the type of gastric issue your horse is experiencing. A vet will make recommendations for treatment based on the severity of the issue as well as your goals for the horse.

Horse Care in Pagosa Springs and Durango, Colorado

Centennial Equine Sports Medicine is a veterinarian in Pagosa Springs, CO, that offers gastroscopy and other types of horse care. If you are in Durango, Colorado, or the vicinity, help is available. An animal vet can help you understand your horse's needs so you can improve their performance and overall health. Call us today at (970) 731-4100 to schedule an appointment.

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