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Lice!

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Callisto · 25/04/2013 11:24

So the boys have got lice. I've wondered for a couple of weeks and been checking their coats, and then this morning I finally found one of the little buggers in the Section A's forelock. The Sheltie has such a dense coat I haven't found any on him, but he undoubtedly has them two.

So, Tack Room Gurus, what treatment would you recommend? The powders don't work any more, and I have been looking at Switch, but it appears to only treat sweet itch, although on a vet site, it was recommended as it contains permethrin. I have also heard that there is a cattle spot on that is really effective and that pour-ons burn the skin of horses and shouldn't be used.

Arrrgggg, it's all too confusing for my pea-brain to understand.

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OrlaKiely · 20/05/2013 08:02

I think that's quite enough enlightenment for the time being Grin

it is fascinating though

Callisto · 20/05/2013 12:00

Thanks Burberry, he isn't showing any signs yet and there are midges around. I'm hoping it was a one off combination of bad management at his loan home and being situated in a valley during a very wet year - no wind to blow the midges away. If he does start to show signs I shall give it a go though.

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