Gastric ulceration in an equine neonate.
A 24-hour-old colt presented with clinical signs consistent with gastric ulceration. Treatment was initiated with a histamine type-2 receptor antagonist and clinical signs resolved. Gastroscopy at 16 d confirmed the presence of a gastric ulcer. Although gastric ulceration is common in foals, it is rarely reported in foals this young.
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Susan
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Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D002927:Cimetidine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003085:Colic / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists; D002927:Cimetidine