Horseflies: A Complete Guide for Horse Owners (Bites, Diseases, Prevention)
If Your Horse Has Bites Right Now Within the first hour: Rinse the bite area with cool water to remove any remaining saliva and reduce immediate swelling. Pat dry gently—don’t rub. What I keep in my barn: A spray bottle of diluted chlorhexidine (the same thing vets use), a tube of hydrocortisone cream, and Benadryl …