Sweet itch: what is it, why does it happen and how do you prevent chafing?
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Horses with sweet itch: what is it, why does it happen, and how do you prevent the itching?
Sweet itch. Just the word alone makes us itch, and unfortunately, our horses too. Every spring it reappears: itching, rubbing, bald patches, and a horse that clearly doesn't feel comfortable in their own skin.
Luckily, there are options:
You can build a giant fly net over your pasture and stable.
Or hire a swarm of predatory dragonflies to catch the midges.
But honestly? That fly net is a bit... ambitious. And we haven't found any job-seeking dragonflies on any freelance site yet.
Thankfully, there is a much better, natural solution:Noder. Our secret weapon against summer eczema, and from now on, yours too!
Does my horse have summer eczema?
How do you know if your horse has summer eczema?
Not every itch is sweet itch. These are the typical signs:
Excessive rubbin of the mane, tail base, and belly
Bald spots caused by rubbing, scabs, or even open, bleeding sores
If your horse becomes more restless or withdrawn in the evening, this may be because the allergic reaction is then strongest
Whatcauses sweet itch?
Sweet itch is an allergic reaction to the saliva of Culicoides midges. Tiny insects that cause big problems.
The itching is intense, and horses will do anything to relieve it: rubbing, biting, rolling... until the skin literally breaks open. The itch is unbearable, so they try to soothe it in every possible way: by rubbing against trees, fences, stables, or the ground. This can lead to open wounds, hair loss, scab formation, and sometimes infections when the damaged skin gives bacteria free rein.
đĄ Some breeds, such as Icelandic horses, Friesians, and Shetland ponies, are more prone to sweet itch. Genetics and environmental factors (like wet pastures, standing water, or a high midge population) also play a role.
What can you do toprevent sweet itch sores ?
You've probably heard it before, but it really is true: prevention is better than cure!
Tips against sweet itch sores:
Starting early is half the battle. Don't wait until you horse has already started rubbin. Midges become active as early as February and March, so that's when you should start taking preventive measures.
Fly rugs can help, but they're often a fairly superficial solution, since the real problem starts in the immune system.
It's better to support the immune system from the inside out. Sweet itch is caused by an overreaction of the immune system to midge saliva. By supporting your horse in time with a natural supplement like Noder, which helps regulate the immune system, you reduce the risk of severe itching and inflammation.
This is why we (and our horses) are choosingNoder:
100% natural
Works from the inside out instead of only treating symptoms
Developed and recommended by veterinarians
Easy to use: no greasy, sticky ointments, no mess
Noder works both preventively and soothingly. Even if your horse already shows mild symptoms, Noder helps keep the situation under control
What if your horse is already itching?
Even at the first signs,Noder can still help calm things down. Combine it with well-thought-out care routine, and you have a plan that works. You know your horse: you know when it's time to act. We'll help you with the right tools!
Don't let your horse spend the whole summer scratching
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