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Preventing and Handling Sweet Itch in Horses

By Team Curicyn | May 2, 2022 |

Spring is in full swing, and unfortunately, that means sweet itch season is, too. If you notice your horse suddenly rubbing their mane, chest, neck, or face against fences or trees, you may be dealing with this not-so-sweet skin condition. What Is Sweet Itch? Sweet itch (sometimes called summer itch or seasonal allergic dermatitis) is…

Rain Rot and Hot Spots: The Summertime Blues

By Team Curicyn | June 22, 2021 |

brown and white horse standing in field during rain

Spring and summer bring colorful gardens, lush pastures, and long sun-filled days. Unfortunately, for many of us, it also brings plenty of rain and humidity, which means rain rot season. Dermatophilosis – commonly called rain rot or rain scald – is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection in horses and cattle (and even dogs, where…