{"title":"Mud fever, itching \u0026 sweet itch","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith mud fever (scabs and irritated skin in the pastern) and with sweet itch (itching at the mane and tail), daily care comes down to the same thing: keeping the skin clean and dry, protecting it and preventing rubbing. This collection contains care creams, sprays, clay products and shampoos for this. If you see open wounds, swelling or lameness, or if the symptoms do not improve, consult your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMud fever: dry, clean and protected\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMud fever often develops in wet, muddy periods, when the skin in the pastern stays damp for a long time. Rinse off mud with lukewarm water, pat the legs thoroughly dry and do not let them go into the night wet. If possible, keep a muddy paddock somewhat drier, for example by fencing off part of it. To protect the skin, there are Excellent Horse Mud Cream and Mud Fever Cream Plus, the Zinc Spray and the Green Clay paste. Use shampoos with propolis or green clay to wash the skin gently; always rinse well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSweet itch and itching in the insect season\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet itch of the tail and mane is a hypersensitivity to the bites of midges, small biting insects. Preventing your horse from being bitten is therefore the most important thing: a fly rug, bringing the horse in around dusk, when midges are most active, and a field without standing water. For the skin itself, there are Itch Stop Plus Spray, Propolis \u0026amp; Honey Ointment and Skin A Derm Peru balsam. As a feed supplement, Excellent Horse offers Itch Stop Feed Oil and the Itch Stop Plus Block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich form when?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eExamples\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePastern after wet weather\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCream or paste\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMud Cream, Green Clay paste\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLarger area, little contact\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSpray\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eZinc Spray, Itch Stop Plus Spray\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMane and tail root\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOintment or balm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePropolis \u0026amp; Honey Ointment, Peru balsam\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWashing\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eShampoo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePropolis Shampoo, Green Clay Shampoo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you use something for the first time, apply it to a small test patch a day beforehand. The products are intended for care and protection and do not replace treatment. More protection against insects is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-fly-horsefly-and-tick-protection\"\u003eflies, horseflies and ticks\u003c\/a\u003e. Related topics are \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hoof-oil-and-hoof-care\"\u003ehoof care\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-show-preparation\"\u003egetting your horse show-ready\u003c\/a\u003e; the overview is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-care\"\u003ehorse care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I remove the scabs with mud fever?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not pull them off, because you will damage the skin underneath. Ask your vet how best to care for them, especially if the skin is raw or warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan sweet itch be cured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a hypersensitivity that can come back every season. You can do a lot to prevent bites and care for the skin; for treatment, go to the vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I see the vet about mud fever?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith swelling, heat, lameness, open wounds, or if it does not improve after a few days of good care.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"excellent-horse-mud-cream-250-ml","title":"Excellent Horse Mud Cream 250 ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIntensive care for pasterns and horses' legs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Horse Mud Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rich skin care cream for horses, specially developed to care for the \u003cstrong\u003epastern and the skin folds of the legs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich, nourishing formula forms a well-covering layer and is ideal for horses whose skin around the lower legs could use extra care. The cream contains \u003cstrong\u003eshea butter, beeswax, tea tree oil, cedarwood oil and oregano oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, among other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Horse Mud Cream is easy to apply and is used on \u003cstrong\u003eclean and dry skin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Excellent Horse Mud Cream\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntensive skin care for horses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially for the pastern and the skin folds of the legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, well-covering formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith nourishing shea butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith beeswax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains tea tree oil, cedarwood oil and oregano oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for targeted daily care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandy \u003cstrong\u003e250 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e pack\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted care for the sensitive skin around the pasterns and horses' legs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecially developed for the pastern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skin of the lower legs and pasterns is exposed to various conditions every day, such as moisture, mud, sand, dirt and changing weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why this part of the horse's leg deserves regular attention in the daily care routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Horse Mud Cream was specially developed as a \u003cstrong\u003eskin care product for the pastern and the skin folds of the legs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich, nourishing formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Horse Mud Cream contains various ingredients that have been carefully combined into a rich cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetrolatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParaffinum liquidum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eButyrospermum parkii\u003c\/em\u003e butter (shea butter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCera alba (beeswax)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca alternifolia\u003c\/em\u003e leaf oil (tea tree oil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCedrus deodara\u003c\/em\u003e wood oil (cedarwood oil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOriganum vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e leaf oil (oregano oil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCI 45380\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich composition makes it possible to apply a well-covering layer to the desired areas of the leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor a good care routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, it is important that the skin is \u003cstrong\u003ethoroughly clean and dry\u003c\/strong\u003e before application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen apply a well-covering layer of Excellent Horse Mud Cream to the desired area and gently massage it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the cream to be applied precisely to areas including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe pastern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eskin folds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe skin around the lower legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections for use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a well-covering layer to \u003cstrong\u003eclean and dry skin\u003c\/strong\u003e and massage in gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003etwice a day for 7 to 14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor external use only. 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