It is difficult to identify why animals chew their housing, bandages, rugs, bedding materials etc., boredom and a dietary deficiency are only two of the suggested causes.
As well as causing poor appearance and damage to property such behaviour brings potential health risks such as weight loss, dental problems, & colic. There have been many remedies proposed over the years, some effective but many not. Electrifying fences is a simple practical solution; it is cheap and efficient but relies on a constant supply of electricity.
This however is not suitable for stalls, bedding, bandages etc. Various pastes have been marketed for this purpose but, while effective, are expensive, sticky and not pleasant to use.
They are barely more pleasant indoors than the time old remedy of spreading the horse’s own dung on the article to be protected.
| "barely more pleasant indoors than the time old remedy of spreading the horse’s own dung " |
What is needed is a simple, economical, spray on solution that is quick and easy to use. Red Hot spray has been formulated to remedy this problem.
Red Hot releases a chilli tasting nontoxic flavour that deters animals chewing where they shouldn’t and is extremely effective against windsuckers.
Sprayed evenly to cover the site it is suitable for use on timber in stables, fences, bandages, bedding, horse floats, trailers, kennels etc. It needs to be reapplied on outdoor surfaces after heavy rain. Red Hot is Safe and Non Toxic
Inside This Issue |
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| Horses and Hygiene | 1 |
| Demystifying Chelation | 2 |
| Are All Chelates The same? | 3 |
| The Dirtiest Item in The Stable | 3 |
| Chewing Vices | 4 |
