When our skin has an immune response due to poison ivy, bug bites/stings, or any other inflammatory inducing incident, it can itch and burn, sometimes causing pain.
Sweet itch is the term used to describe equine insect hypersensitivity. This is a reaction to the insect saliva once it penetrates the skin, typically from swarms of tiny midges.
Does your dog smell? Do they have skin/coat issues? COAT DEFENSE® Canine can help! "My senior shepherd tends to get smelly and dandruffy, especially in the winter when giving him a bath isn’t an option.
There's just something about this special time that makes us step back to reflect, and look forward to ponder the possibilities for what's to come. And as horse owners, much of that includes the lives we share with our equine companions.