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Keeping Your Horse Happy and Healthy Protecting Them from Fleas & Ticks

Fleas and ticks are common parasites that can infest horses of all ages and breeds. These parasites can cause a number of health problems for your horse, including skin irritation, anemia, allergic reactions, and even parasite-borne diseases such as equine Lyme disease and anaplasmosis.<br><br>

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Keeping Your Horse Happy and Healthy Protecting Them from Fleas & Ticks

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  1. Protecting Your Horse from Fleas and Ticks: Tips for Keeping Them Happy and Healthy

  2. Some of the most common parasite-borne diseases that horses can contract from fleas and ticks include: Equine Lyme disease Anaplasmosis Rocky Mountain spotted fever Ehrlichiosis Tularemia These diseases can be serious and even life-threatening, so it is important to take steps to protect your horse from fleas and ticks.

  3. Preventing Flea & Tick Infestations: Best Practices for Horse Owners There are a number of best practices that horse owners can follow to prevent flea and tick infestations, including: Regular grooming: Grooming your horse regularly helps to remove fleas, ticks, and their eggs from your horse's coat. Be sure to pay special attention to areas where fleas and ticks are more likely to hide, such as the ears, mane, tail, and belly.

  4. Using a flea and tick preventative: There are a number of different types of flea and tick preventatives available for horses, including topical treatments, oral medications, and flea collars. Some popular products include Kyron Shoo-fly Spray, Supona Aerosol spray, Bacdip Plus, and Baytical Dip. Your veterinarian can help you choose the best preventative for your horse's individual needs. Controlling the environment: Fleas and ticks thrive in tall grass and weeds, so it is important to keep your horse's pasture and paddock well-maintained. You should also remove any debris or piles of leaves from your horse's stall or corral.

  5. Conclusion Fleas and ticks are common parasites that can seriously threaten horses' health and well-being. By taking effective flea and tick prevention measures, horse owners can protect their equine friends from various health problems, including skin irritation, anemia, allergic reactions, and even parasite-borne diseases. Several flea and tick prevention products for horses and strategies are available to horse owners. The best approach for your horse will depend on a number of factors, such as their age, breed, lifestyle, and the risk of flea and tick exposure in your area. Your veterinarian can help you choose the best flea and tick prevention plan for your individual horse.

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