Sweet Itch

Sweet Itch

Sweet Itch is a condition caused by an allergic reaction to the saliva from the bites of Culicoides Midges.  This causes intense itching which results in rubbing, causing skin lesions affecting the mane and tail and dorsal midline.  Lesions around the face and eyes are also common.  

Symptoms

Rubbing, mainly the mane and tail but can affect other parts of the body.

Severe itching on mane and tail and along dorsal line which can spread to other parts of the body, often the face.

Lesions 

Bleeding Skin

Treatment

Meddi Midge applied once a day.