Pesky Flies
We are nearing the month of August, which in our part of the country is the worst for biting black flies and the harm they can cause animals. After trying various products to heal fly bite sores on ears and legs, this has won my respect as the best all-around antiseptic that protects, heals the open area AND discourages more bites because the flies don't like it! Its available at most farm supply stores or Lee-Valley Tools. It also works well on rough, itchy gardener's hands. Keep your fly swatters handy, August is just around the corner! ~Nan~
We have this pink stuff too that's used on horses that we've used for Trekker on his ears and works wonders but he looks rather silly all black with pink ears!
ReplyDeleteIf it works, stick with it and be thankful you found something! Pink ears sounds like a photo op, Jenn :) Send it here for me to put on the dog-blog! Poor Trekker.
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I've still got a can of Bag Balm from when I had my milk cow. I used to rub it into her udder to protect her from getting dried out when she'd lie down on mud or something like that. I love how it helps hands, and feet, but didn't realize it was so good for fly bites. Nice to learn something new.
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