CAN ALOE VERA PREPARATIONS BE USED FOR “SWEET ITCH”?
While sweet itch must be treated conventionally the dermatitis does respond well to Aloe Vera. Firstly wash the area with the Aloe Vera soap, dry well, spray the area lightly with Aloe Vera spray and finish off by applying the Aloe Vera gelly or Aloe Vera with propolis cream rub. Adding Aloe Vera gel to the diet would also help. Sweet Itch is an allergic dermatitis set off by biting midges. The dermatitis is easily controlled with Aloe Vera products; the problem is preventing the midges from attacking the horse/pony and the self-mutilation inflicted by the patient. We have found that diluted Aloe Vera cleanser and an Aloe Vera heat rub with eucalyptus can help in preventing the insect attacking the animal.
