Your horse’s digestive system plays a major role in overall health, comfort, and performance. From daily feeding and forage intake to travel, competition, stress, and changes in routine, there are plenty of factors that can affect the equine gut.

That’s why digestive support is such an important part of many horses’ wellness routines. But with so many supplements available, knowing which product is right for your horse can feel overwhelming.

Cavalor offers several targeted options for supporting stomach and gut health, each designed with a different purpose in mind. Whether you’re looking for daily hindgut support, gastric support, or something to keep in your show trunk for stressful travel, here’s how four Cavalor gut health products available at FarmVet can fit into your horse’s routine.

Why Gut Health Matters for Horses

A horse’s digestive system is designed around a forage-based diet and frequent intake throughout the day. Management factors such as long periods without forage, changes in feed, transportation, intense training, and other stressful situations can all place additional demands on the digestive system.

Supporting gut health starts with the basics: plenty of quality forage, appropriate nutrition, consistent feeding practices, fresh water, and good overall management. Supplements can then provide targeted nutritional support based on your horse’s individual needs.

Cavalor’s stomach and gut health lineup includes products for different areas of digestive support, making it easier to choose a supplement based on what you’re trying to accomplish.

Cavalor Gastro Aid: Daily Gastric Support

If you’re looking for a daily supplement focused on stomach health, Cavalor Gastro Aid is formulated to support the stomach lining and help buffer against irritation from stomach acid.

Gastro Aid contains a combination of ingredients including vitamin U, licorice, common centaury, gentian, ginger, chamomile, and chestnut extract. The formula is designed to help neutralize stomach pH, support stomach healing, encourage saliva production, and protect the stomach lining from acid exposure.

Remember that supplementation works best alongside good management. Providing adequate forage is especially important because chewing stimulates saliva production, which naturally helps buffer stomach acid.

Cavalor Gastro Aid Paste: Convenient Gastric Support

Sometimes you need stomach support that doesn’t require adding another powder to your horse’s feed. That’s where Cavalor Gastro Aid Paste comes in.

This easy-to-administer paste is formulated to support horses dealing with gastric discomfort. It helps neutralize stomach pH, encourages saliva production, supports stomach healing, and helps protect the stomach lining from acid exposure. The formula also includes calming herbs such as chamomile.

The paste is designed for a 10-day course of treatment: two tubes per day for Days 1 through 5, followed by one tube per day for Days 6 through 10. After the initial course, Cavalor Gastro Aid powder can be used for continued support.

For horses that travel frequently or need a convenient option for targeted gut support,, a paste can also be an easy addition to your supplement stack.

If you suspect your horse has gastric ulcers, however, supplementation should not take the place of veterinary evaluation. For more information about diagnosing and treating ulcers, read FarmVet’s guide to Gastrobim and equine gastric ulcers.

Cavalor VitaFlora: Support for the Hindgut

The stomach isn’t the only part of your horse’s digestive system that deserves attention. The hindgut contains a complex population of microorganisms that plays an important role in digestion and nutrient utilization.

Cavalor VitaFlora provides both prebiotics and probiotics to support a healthy, balanced hindgut microbiome. It contains live yeast cultures that support hindgut bacteria, help with fiber digestion, and support the production of B vitamins and absorption of minerals. The formula also contains inulin, a prebiotic that provides nutritional support for beneficial bacteria.

VitaFlora can be particularly useful as part of a digestive support program following antibiotic use, since antibiotics can affect both harmful and beneficial bacteria in the gut. Cavalor also recommends it for horses with unexplained weight loss or inconsistent manure.

Cavalor Emergency 911: Gut Support for Travel and Intestinal Disturbances

Every horse owner knows that unexpected digestive issues can happen, especially during stressful situations. Cavalor Emergency 911 is a fast-acting, easily digestible paste designed to support the digestive system during intestinal disturbances and periods of stress, including transportation.

The paste contains prebiotics and probiotics to support healthy gut flora. It also includes B vitamins to support beneficial bacteria, enzymes to aid digestion, and organic yeast extract that helps bind mycotoxins.

Because it comes in a convenient tube, Emergency 911 is especially practical to keep on hand when hauling to horse shows, competitions, or other events.

Importantly, Emergency 911 is not a replacement for veterinary treatment. If your horse is showing signs of colic or another intestinal emergency, contact your veterinarian immediately. Emergency 911 can help calm stomach upset during while waiting for the vet.

Which Cavalor Gut Health Product Is Right for Your Horse?

The right product depends on your horse’s individual needs and your reason for adding digestive support.

These products aren’t necessarily interchangeable, and your horse may have different needs depending on their diet, workload, travel schedule, health history, and overall management.

When in doubt, talk with your veterinarian or equine nutrition professional about what makes sense for your horse. A thoughtful approach to forage, feeding, management, and targeted supplementation can go a long way toward supporting digestive health.

Support Your Horse’s Gut Health

Whether you’re managing the demands of a busy show schedule, supporting your horse’s hindgut, or simply looking for a targeted addition to their daily wellness routine, Cavalor offers digestive support options for a variety of needs.

Shop Cavalor’s gut health products and more at FarmVet and find the right support for your horse.