Oxy Aide

Relief - Oxy Aide
Oxy Aide 16 dose paste application  relieves the ulcer or pre-ulcerous condition. Does not contain pharmaceuticals and is guaranteed to be effective when used in our three step program.  Oxy Aide Is available in both a gastric "foregut" formula and duodenal "hind gut" formula. 100% natural and drug free.

Recommend Dose:

Oxy Aide Gastric: 16 dose paste

(8 doses per tube - feed at rate of 10cc per day)

Oxy Aide Duodenal: 16 dose paste    

(4 doses per tube - feed at rate of 20cc per day)

There has been a sudden increase in the incidence of ulcers in horses in training and competition. Current estimates run as high as 90% of these horses having either foregut and/or hindgut ulcers. There is no escaping the conclusion that this sudden epidemic cannot be genetic due to the rapidity of its onset. It is directly related to unbalanced complete feed that makes the starches (which are a complex sugar) difficult to digest by coating them with molasses (another form of sugar). In essence, commercial feeds often coat a sugar with a sugar just to get the animal to eat it--without regards to the physiological effects.

How the Horse’s Stomach Works 
To understand why horses are prone to ulcers, it is helpful to know some horse anatomy. Holding only about 4 gallons, the horse’s stomach is small compared to humans. It is divided into two distinct parts. The non-glandular portion (also called the esophageal region) is lined by tissue similar to the lining of the esophagus. The glandular portion is lined with glandular tissue, which produces hydrochloric acid and pepsin, an enzyme needed for the digestion of food. This part of the digestive system also produces substances to protect the stomach from the effects of the acid and enzymes. In humans, eating stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid. In the horse, however, hydrochloric acid is constantly being produced. So, if a horse does not eat, the acid accumulates in the stomach, and can start to irritate the stomach, especially the non-glandular portion.

Some Common Causes of Gastric Ulcers in Horses
There are multiple factors that can increase the risk of ulcers in horses, including:
• Fasting (not eating) - Horses evolved to graze, eating many small meals frequently. This way, the stomach is rarely empty and the stomach acid has a less damaging effect. If horses and foals do not eat frequently, the acid builds up and ulcers are more likely to develop.
• Amount of exercise - As the amount of exercise increases, there is often a change in feeding (e.g., more times of fasting, less roughage), which increases the risk of ulcer development. In addition, exercise may increase the time it takes for the stomach to empty, so large amounts of acid can remain in an empty stomach for a prolonged period of time. Stress itself may decrease the amount of blood flow to the stomach, which makes the lining of the stomach more vulnerable to injury from stomach acid.
• Excess sugar (molasses) in the diet.
Benefiting From Our Oxy-Aide Gastric Ulcer™ formulation
We’ve carefully designed our Oxy-Aide Gastric Ulcer™ formulation to ensure that it is 100% safe and natural for your horse, so that you can be absolutely confident that by including our product as part of your treatment of this common ailment among equine breeds, your hard work and investment will continue to have the results you have earned.
This is especially important when it comes to the digestive process of your horse, and Oxy-Aide Gastric Ulcer™ provides 1.7 billion CFU of Lactobacillus Acidophilus for every 10 grams of treatment, ensuring that the digestive tract has what it needs to bring your horse’s intestinal system back to a balanced and healthy condition.
Added Benefit of Our Oxy-Aide Duodenal Ulcer™ Formulation
Unfortunately, there are times when the horse develops an ulcer in the hindgut (duodenum) region and a different approach must be used to treat the issue.
That’s where our Oxy-Aide Duodenal Ulcer™ formulation can help. It’s unique design ensures that the help gets to where it’s really needed: the hindgut. And we accomplish this through the use of 100% natural and safe ingredients and composition so that you never have to worry about whether your treatment will disqualify you from competitions or showings.

Signs of gastric ulcers in horses
In foals, signs of gastric ulcers include:
• Intermittent colic, often after nursing or eating
• Poor appetite and nursing for only very short periods
• Teeth grinding
• Excessive salivation
• Diarrhea
• Lying on the back
In adult horses, signs of gastric ulcers include:
• Poor appetite
• Weight loss and poor body condition
• Poor hair coat
• Mild colic
• Mental dullness or attitude changes
• Poor performance, lack of focus, difficult to train
• Lying down more than normal
If a hindgut ulcer is suspected, our Oxy-Aide Duodenal Ulcer™ formulation will benefit your horse.