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Post-Omeprazole Tips for Equine Ulcer Management

You've given the last dose of omeprazole. Does that mean your horse is in the clear?

Not necessarily. Squamous ulcers can return in as little as three days after treatment ends.

If this causes your heart to race a little, don’t stress! You can cut that recurrence risk with the right approach in the 48 hours after that final dose. Focus on three things:

  1. Give your horse 48 hours of rest and recovery after the last dose
  2. Protect the squamous region of the stomach by prioritizing forage
  3. Feed PROTEK GI to support gut health through the transition of treatment to long-term management 

Give your horse time to rest and recover

The days right after treatment ends are critical. Look closely at your horse's workload and environment during this window.

This isn't just about a few days off. It’s about reducing avoidable stressors that gives your horse's digestive system the best chance to staying healthy.

Exercise, competition, and travel all raise the risk for horses prone to gastric ulcers. That's why a short rest and recovery (R&R) period immediately after treatment is recommended.

During R&R:

  • Keep your horse's routine consistent and low stress
  • Avoid unnecessary travel or changes in management
  • Briefly pause strenuous exercise and competition
  • Continue PROTEK GI as part of your horse's post-treatment plan 

Prioritize forage

Feed enough fiber and roughage to create a protective mat in the stomach. This mat keeps acid in the lower part of the stomach and stops it from splashing into the squamous region.

Give your horse regular access to forage to reduce the time its stomach spends empty. Choose long-stem forage (hay) over short-stem forage (cubes or pellets) whenever possible. Long-stem forage leads to more chewing, and chewing produces saliva, which naturally buffers stomach acid.

Handy tip: Alfalfa hay buffers stomach acid better than most other hay types, making it a strong choice for this period.

Every horse's nutritional needs differ, so build your forage program around your horse's individual requirements. 

Feed PROTEK GI during the post-treatment period

Rest and forage management address part of the picture. PROTEK GI bridges the gap.

PROTEK GI uses Kelato's signature alkaline slime blend to coat the stomach lining and shield it from acid. This is exactly what your horse needs during that critical 48-hour post-treatment window.

Start feeding PROTEK GI at least 7 days before your horse's last scheduled dose of ulcer treatment, so protection is already in place when omeprazole stops. 

Hundreds of horse owners already trust PROTEK GI to help their ulcer-prone horses through this transition. Visit Kelato.us or reach out at info@kelato.us to get started.

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