{"product_id":"sweet-itch-rug","title":"Sweet Itch Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eComplete Sweet Itch Protection for your horse, pony or donkey! The Snuggy Sweet Itch Rug offers total protection from midges, biting insects, flies and harmful sunshine rays. It comes complete with full belly coverage, elasticated \u0026amp; padded chest and withers, double tail protection in the form of a tail wrap and XL flap with non-stretch binding along the spine length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Snuggy Sweet Itch Rug is featured in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.horseandhound.co.uk\/buyers-guides\/best-sweet-itch-rugs-620113\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorse \u0026amp; Hound's \"Best Sweet Itch Rugs Available\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique Rug is made of fully breathable, water repellent, heavy shower proof, lightweight stretch fabric which is durable, cool \u0026amp; comfortable. The Sweet Itch Rug is fully machine-washable and designed to be worn 24\/7, in field or in stable, rain or shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sweet Itch Rug covers chest, shoulders, body, belly and tail. We recommend to use this Rug with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/anti-itch-hood-beige-zip?variant=33268879687\"\u003eSweet Itch Hood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor maximum coverage, nose to tail. The Sweet Itch Rug and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/anti-itch-hood-beige-zip?variant=33268879687\"\u003eSweet Itch Hood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis our best-selling combination for Sweet Itch prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidge\/fly\/Insect proof fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStops harmful UV rays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose fit, no gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool, breathable \u0026amp; comfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble tail protection - unique wrap and XL flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull, adjustable belly cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: this is not a lightweight mesh fly rug.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur specialist breathable polyester\/spandex fabric has been used successfully all over the world for decades, including in hot and tropical regions and for horses with severe Sweet Itch and sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed to offer close, stretchy, nose-to-tail coverage and is similar in weight to a good-quality anti-itch summer sheet —\u003cbr\u003enot a thin cottony mesh. Lightweight mesh may feel cooler in the hand, but it is often looser fitting, more flimsy and more prone to tearing, which is not ideal for itchy animals needing reliable protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't require neck protection the Sweet Itch Rug can be used alone. It can also be used with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/headless-anti-itch-hood-zip?variant=15863258120294\"\u003eHeadless Sweet Itch Hood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor amazing protection without covering the horse's face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus there is also the option to add \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/front-legs?variant=15863591632998\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Legs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/sheath-cover?variant=15863587242086\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/udder-cover?variant=15863587962982\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUdder Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e for extra coverage for severe sufferers. These items are purchased separately and need the appropriate attachments sewn on to the Sweet Itch Rug.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sweet Itch Rug prevents coat bleaching and being mud proof and water repellent it is also fabulous as an under rug for Autumn\/Winter use, to keep your horse clean and add that extra breathable layer for warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sweet Itch Rug has been successfully protecting horses and ponies from Sweet Itch for over 20 years, all over the World! This is a much loved, extensively tried and tested design which has helped thousand of equines enjoy a more comfortable Summer season and therefore better quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all our products Snuggy Hoods offer a full after sales service that is second to none. Alterations, repairs and general advice are offered for the life of the product ensuring it is not a one season wonder!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnuggy Hoods proudly support\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.horseworld.org.uk\/\"\u003eHorseWorld in Bristol\u003c\/a\u003e. Several of their resident rescue ponies suffer severely with Sweet Itch and their Sweet Itch Hoods and Rugs help them lead a more comfortable life especially in the Summer months. To view a video of HorseWorld's itchy ponies modelling their Snuggy clothes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WmSomUfQpF4\u0026amp;t=2s\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Sweet Itch?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Itch is caused by an allergic reaction to the bites of the Culicoides midge and, to a lesser extent, Simulium Equinum. At present there is no known cure for Sweet Itch. Once an equine develops the allergy it is generally affected every Spring, Summer and Autumn. There are two approaches to improving the comfort of an affected animal: to minimize the allergic reaction with corticosteroids, anti-histamines or soothing lotions or to minimise midge attack using a Sweet Itch Rug. The second method offers the most effective protection and avoids the need to use harsh chemicals, expensive repellents and messy oils or greases. The Snuggy Sweet Itch Rug has been approved by Veterinary professionals for the prevention of the midge bite allergic reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-product-template\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template__container page-width\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid product-single product-single--medium-media\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashing Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emachine wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eup to 40 degrees cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efast spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecan be refitted damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(tumble dry not recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Snuggy Hoods","offers":[{"title":"4'3 Haint Blue","offer_id":48760002379970,"sku":null,"price":207.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5'0 Brown","offer_id":48760002412738,"sku":null,"price":207.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/7533\/4850\/files\/sweetitchrugnew.jpg?v=1788862586","url":"https:\/\/equismart.co.nz\/products\/sweet-itch-rug","provider":"Equi-Smart ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}