Many horses are unnecessarily labeled sweet itch, because chafing - caused by that unsustainable itch - has many causes. In this article I will take a closer look at the various causes of itching in horses.
Sweet itch is a condition in horses, which is accompanied by mild to very intense itching in which the tail, mane and skin are damaged. Horses try to get rid of the itch by rubbing. This could be at the barn door, a tree, fence, or even the floor. Everything serves to get rid of that terrible itch!
Your horse suffers from thick, greasy flakes of skin and sometimes even hair that comes loose. But where did that suddenly come from? Don't worry, these are released waste products!
How do you do that now... Preparing your horse for the sweet itch season? How do you not give sweet itch a chance? After all, don't we all want a horse without itching and without abraded mane and tail, head, belly or buttocks? I'd love to guide you on your way to the ideal start of spring, so as not to give symptoms of sweet itch and other itchy conditions a chance!
Herbs are an ideal change in your horse's diet. But did you also know that you can also give herbs to support sweet tich and other itchy complaints, such as mud fever, rainrot and chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL)?
Nutrition is one of the biggest causes of itching in horses. As the owner, you are responsible for what goes on or in your horse. So be sure to take your time for a thorough analysis! If your horse suffers from sweet itch, chafing or other itching-related complaints, be sure to read on...
