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Re: [RC] benadryl for fly bites - Sarah Simmons

I used it one time when my horse was an absolute mess.
I bought the caplets and I did it based on weight.  I
figured the "average" adult weighs 150 lbs and they
take 1-2 tablets every 4 hours.  My horse weighs 1,000
lbs so I figured 7-14 caplets for my horse.  I cut the
ends off the caplets and dumped the powder in my
horse's feed.  I also bought the benadryl anti-itch
gel and put that on all his welts after I hosed him
off with fresh, cool water.  Within an hour it was
obvious it was working, and it only took the one
administration the whole fly season.  Whatever bit him
that made him break out in welts and hives all over he
either got used to after that, or he didn't get bit
like that again.

I have also poured half a big bottle of pepto bismal
in my horse's feed when he has had diarrhea and that
has worked too, but kaolin pection is the best stuff
for horses, except when you run out and the feed store
isn't open!

Good luck to anyone using this stuff!

Sarah Simmons
Demorest, GA


               
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