For Itchiness and Other Discomforts in Chickens, Horses, and Dogs

Finecto+ Method for Horses

A Comprehensive Approach to Scratching & Stamping

 

Mites on Horses

Mites on horses are a common issue, particularly with draft horses. They are often recognized by the frequent stamping of the legs or biting at the stockings. This causes a lot of irritation for both the horses themselves and their owners. There is no quick fix, so it's important to keep the number of mites as low as possible.

Lice on Horses

Lice on horses are an irritating problem for both the horse and the owner. Horses find the itching uncomfortable and may try to rub the irritation off in various ways. Unfortunately, this doesn’t get rid of the lice and can cause rubbing spots, and in severe cases, even bleeding. Lice are most commonly found on draft and baroque horses. This is easily explained by the fact that many draft and baroque horses have longer coats where lice like to hide.

Sweetitch/ Itching at Tail and Mane

From April to the end of October, many horses experience itching at the mane and tail. This irritation is often caused by the bite of midges (Culicoides mosquitoes) to which some horses, especially draft horses, are hypersensitive. Most horses are not affected by these bites and do not show irritation. Usually, this itching starts at the mane or tail but can also occur in other areas such as the head and belly of horses.

Step 1: Internal Support

When dealing with itching invaders, it's often thought that the environment is the most important to treat. However, did you know it’s better to start with the horse itself? The horse is experiencing discomfort and direct contact with the mites, lice, or flying insects. By treating the horse, you quickly gain control over these irritating pests. The mites/lice can then no longer reproduce, reducing their population, and your horse’s overall health is supported, making it less susceptible to these pests. For itching at the tail and mane, it’s also important to support your horse internally. This supports overall resistance and makes the horse emit a scent that makes it less attractive to mosquitoes, flies, and ticks.

Therefore, always start with internal treatment for your horse!

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Step 2: External Treatment

Supporting your horse internally alone is usually not enough. While internal treatment is crucial, it is also important to quickly address wounds and other areas. Additionally, using external natural products can significantly help in repelling mites.

For stamping, it's important to clip the stockings of your horse. You might prefer not to do this, but it is a crucial step as it allows you to see the actual damage under the hair. Treatment becomes more effective because air can reach the skin, and external products work better. For horses with mites, we recommend soaking the legs in a solution based on neem oil. This is not only soothing and caring for the skin but also repels mites. Additionally, you can spray the areas with a coat spray based on silicon dioxide. This has a drying effect that helps wounds heal faster. Don’t forget to take care of your stable too! Avoid straw; opt for flax or wood shavings instead, as mites like to hide. You might also consider spraying the stable with the silicon dioxide spray.

For itching at the tail and mane, it’s important to use a fly or eczema blanket to reduce bites. The coat spray can also help heal any wounds at the mane and tail root more quickly. You might also contact HELTIE horse; they have various products that complement Finecto+ to manage summer eczema and other itching problems.

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Step 3: Don't give up!

Mites, lice, and summer eczema are conditions that cannot be resolved in 3 days. These are long-term issues where the overall resistance of the horse is crucial. Therefore, examine the housing, diet, and overall management of your horse or pony closely. There is often still improvement to be made!

These conditions are very frustrating, not only for you but also for your horse. It is often said that itching is worse than pain. Therefore, it’s important not to give up. Keep searching for what works for your horse! And remember that chemical products can also introduce additional waste products into the body, potentially causing more issues. Use natural products whenever possible and only resort to chemicals if absolutely necessary.

Don’t give up! There is a solution for every horse or pony!

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Step 4: Keep monitoring

Don’t sit back if you think you have the problem under control! Stay vigilant and keep a close eye on your horse. Regularly remove the blanket to check how the skin underneath is doing. Continue to check the pasterns of your horse and clip the stockings if necessary.

In many cases, it’s also advisable to continue preventive treatment. For example, regularly give a course of an internal supplement and/or soak your horse’s legs in a natural solution based on neem oil.

By continuing to monitor, you’ll quickly spot any relapse and can act immediately. The sooner you start treating, the easier it is to get the situation back under control! And if you’re stuck? AskFinecto!

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