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*Perforation and peritonitis (rare - foals)
*Perforation and peritonitis (rare - foals)
*Pyloric stenosis (rare - foals)
*Pyloric stenosis (rare - foals)
Complications related to gastric ulcers are most frequent and severe in foals and include perforation, delayed gastric emptying, gastroesophageal reflux and oesophagitis, and megaoesophagus secondary to chronic gastroesophageal reflux. Sudden gastric perforation without prior signs occurs sporadically in foals.<ref name="Merck">Merck & Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition), Merial</ref>Ulcers in the proximal duodenum or at the pylorus can cause fibrosis and stricture. The latter complication is seen in both foals and adult horses. In rare cases, severe gastric ulceration causes fibrosis and contracture of the stomach.<ref name="Merck">Merck & Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition), Merial</ref>
==Prevention==
==Prevention==
Gastroguard at lower dose (1-2mg/kg) daily for 3-4wks (100, 107-109 in Sanchez)
Gastroguard at lower dose (1-2mg/kg) daily for 3-4wks (100, 107-109 in Sanchez)