Here are three easy ways to keep flies off your horse.
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What kind of home remedy can I use to keep flies and mosquitoes away from my horse and his eyes?
By chribom69 from Wildwood, FL
I have heard the addition of apple cider vinegar to the drinking water keeps flies not interested.
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I would not give any animal garlic. I am referring to the part in this link that deals with the addition of ACV to the water. I do this for my pets.
I would also put vaseline on the ears and around the eyes. You could check with the vet about the vaseline around the eyes if you like.
What can I use to keep flies off my horses. I can't use commercial sprays and wipes as they make my eyes red and swollen.
Betty
I use Gordon's pony and horse spray. It works really well, and I also use a fly mask on my horses. But here is my secret; I put like 2 ounces of mineralized salt in their food.
I have 10 cats, a dog, 5 cockatiels, a goat and chickens and just started using Diatomaceous earth. I bought FOOD GRADE Diatomaceous earth because I want it IN the animals as well as ON them and around their sheds/coops/bedding, etc. Make sure if you try it, to use only the FOOD GRADE Diatomaceous earth.
I started using Bug Check for my horses this spring and boy, does it work! Give it about three weeks from the time you start feeding it and you will see the difference. I buy mine through KVvet, in the 10 lb.
I live in France and we have a few horses living close by. I have looked up the natural remedies for keeping flies away from horse's eyes and found them very interesting. The trouble is I do not own these horses, but it breaks my heart to seem them so unhappy. I have been seeing a particular horse each day and know his temperament to understand how unhappy he is.
What can I do to help him without interfering. Here in France they just put their horses out to pasture and that's it! His hooves are all broken, too. Please help. I thought of making up a garlic solution to rub around his eyes, but want your advice. Kind regards.
By Michele Potter from France
I would contact your local ASPCA or your local governing office that protects animals, if you feel you can't talk to the owners. Some people get horses as pets and know nothing about their proper care. You can also gather a lot of information on the Internet regarding the care of horses.
I read on the internet the other day that WD-40 will keep flies off horses and cows. This product is found around the car parts section.
I've just gotten the email about WD-40 too but don't believe it! I checked Snopes and WD-40 is not fish oil and is not harmless. Please do not apply to cows or horses or any living thing.
Does anyone know where I can buy Natural Horse Vet Bug Check in UK and do you have any experience of this product?
By Fed Up
