Z-itch Pour-On Frequently Asked Questions
  • Z-itch is a ready to use pour-on solution that comes in a 250ml bottle and contains permethrin 40mg/ml. Its purpose is to control sweet itch in horses, ponies and donkeys through application once a week.

  • Apply the measured dose in approximately equal proportions to the mane and rump avoiding the saddle area. The bottle has an integral measuring chamber so you don’t need any additional containers to use it – it can be measured in and applied from the bottle. See our Youtube video.

  • Treatment should be started at the beginning of the sweet itch season and repeated as necessary - treatment once weekly should be sufficient for most horses, seek medical advice if your horse has already been affected by sweet itch.

  • Treatment should be started at the beginning of the sweet itch season, ideally before the horse has started to show symptoms, and repeated as necessary - treatment once weekly should be sufficient for most horses. Seek medical advice if your horse has already been affected by sweet itch.

  • Z-itch is available from a large number of retailers across the UK (just use our stockist locator to find your nearest stockist) and can also be bought online and through this website.



Z-itch Sweet Itch Rug Frequently Asked Questions
  • The Z-itch Sweet Itch Rug provides a material barrier between the horse’s skin and the midges. It covers the horse’s body including belly, top of tail, neck and most of his face thanks to the hood. By providing a barrier, the rug helps to prevent the midges from biting the horse, which helps to prevent the allergic reaction and, therefore, stops the itching.

  • It can be used throughout sweet itch season. As it’s breathable and vents sweat, it can be used in warm weather.

  • Most people use the rug every day.

  • Zitch should be administered at the rate of 4mg/kg body weight, equivalent to 1.0ml per 10kg body weight to a maximum of 40ml..

  • The Z-itch Sweet Itch Rug can be bought from a large number of retailers across the UK and can also be bought online and through this website.