Q: How is Assure® Guard different from other digestive supplements?

A: Assure Guard combines our patented digestive supplement formula with calcium carbonate to soothe ulcers that are present and combat the occurrence of gastric and hindgut ulceration. This formulation was utilized with Assure Plus in a large research study evaluating a variety of digestive challenges like colic, loose stool, poor body condition and ulcers. The findings were so impressive that the study was published and presented at both the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) yearly conference and the 10th International Colic Symposium.

Q: What is the difference between Assure Guard and Assure Guard Gold?

A: Assure Guard is a powerful digestive aid designed to combat tough digestive health challenges such as gastric and colonic ulcers. It’s meant to be paired with Assure Plus for maximum benefits. Assure Guard Gold is a combination of Assure Guard and Assure Guard Gold in an easy to use pelleted formula.

Q: Other supplements, when compared to Assure Guard, contain more probiotics. Does that mean they’re better?

A: More is not always better when it comes to probiotics. The patented Assure Guard formula has been extensively researched to find the most effective balance of prebiotics, probiotics, yeast, gastric buffer , psyllium and digestive enzymes. Microbes in other supplements are often broken down in the stomach’s acidic environment before reaching the hindgut. Arenus digestive aids are the only products with Gastrointestinal Stabilizing Technology (GST). GST in Assure Guard ensures the microbes arrive safely in the hindgut to provide the maximum benefit to your horse.

Q: Will horses easily eat Assure Guard?

A: Yes, Assure Guard is highly palatable. Many horses eat Assure Guard supplements without an issue. If you have a picky eater then there are a few simple things you can try like starting with a small amount of Assure Guard or adding water, vegetable oil, diluted corn syrup (50 - 75% water) or molasses.

Q: Will my horse need to be on Assure Guard forever?

A: Assure Guard is designed as a daily, maintenance program. It can be used to address acute problems, most horse owners opt to incorporate Assure Guard into their horse’s daily supplement regimen to prevent recurring issues.

Q: Why is it recommended to use both Assure Guard and Assure Plus?

A: Each of the products in the Assure System are unique and designed to work together to address digestive challenges in your horse and maintain optimal gut health. Typically, we recommend using both products daily for 4-6 weeks in the beginning to reset your horse’s digestive tract and ensure it’s functioning as efficiently as possible. After this initial period, most horse owners are able to transition to a maintenance dose of giving Assure Guard everyday and Assure Plus for 7 consecutive days each month or 7 days every 12 weeks. The Assure System products are designed to be flexible for each horse’s lifestyle and requirements. You may find that your horse does well with only Assure Guard or you may want to try another Assure System program to suit your horse’s needs. This allows you to only feed the amount your horse needs for a flexible, affordable digestive health solution.

Q: What is the shelf life of Assure Guard and how should I store it?

A: Even though Assure Guard contains high volumes of live microbes, its exclusive formulation ensures stability for at least 2 years from the manufacture date if stored properly. The Assure products are meant to be stored in a cool, dry place with the bag tightly sealed and the bucket lid closed.

Q: When feeding both Assure Guard and Assure Plus, why is it suggested to feed them at different times?

A: We recommend feeding the products at different times to help with the breakdown of feedstuffs and ensure that your horse receives regular doses of live microbes throughout the day. Probiotics do not reside in the hindgut for long and a reinforcement after 12 hours instead of 24 hours works best to repopulate them.