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Beat sweet itch with a new rug from Z-itch


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  • Z-itch has launched a new Sweet Itch Rug, to provide a physical barrier between your horse and insects.

    The rug is made from soft, tightly-woven polyester and has elasticated edges to prevent small insects from getting underneath.

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    It is breathable and also helps to prevent UV damage to the horse’s skin. The rug is designed to have a close but comfortable fit and protects the horse from nose to tail. The hood, that attaches at the shoulders and incorporates a face mask, gives extra cover

    “Since the successful launch of our pour-on sweet itch product Z-itch, we’ve been looking at additional ways to help horses and ponies who suffer from this horrible condition,” said a spokesman for Z-itch.

    “We know that providing a barrier between the horse and the midge is a key way to help prevent the issue as you’re preventing the bite causing the reaction in the first place, so we decided to create a sweet itch rug that was comfortable, highly adjustable and that the horse would happily wear for hours on end.”

    The Z-itch Sweet Itch Rug can be used with Z-itch liquid or on its own, is available in size 4’6”-7’0” and costs £80.

    For more information, see www.z-itch.co.uk.

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