*Images are for illustrative purposes only

Switch 250ml

VETPLUS

Item no: SWITCH
 
Max 1 per customer
Was: £44.85
Now: £43.90
Adding to basket… The item has been added
Browse other products from the VETPLUS range

Switch Lotion for Sweetitch in Horses 250ml

A pour-on solution formulated to aid in the control of Sweet Itch, otherwise known as Summer Seasonal Recurrent Dermatitis. Switch is a long-lasting insecticide and fly repellent which rapidly kills biting insects. It can provide up to one week's protection from each application. Switch can be used on both horses and donkeys.

When To Use


Warmer months


Use before the start of the season to help prevent Sweet Itch developing

Winter


Switch can also be used throughout the winter, if necessary

Signs of Sweet Itch


Switch is most commonly used to combat Sweet Itch, a condition thought to affect about 5% of horses in the UK. Sweet Itch is most common in horses aged 1-5 years in the warmer months, when midges and flies are more common, although it can also occur in the winter. Once a horse has had Sweet Itch, it tends to re-occur annually for the lifetime of the animal.

Typically affected areas include; the top of the tail and back, base of mane/forelock, withers and face.

Signs of sweetitch include:

  • Itching/rubbing infected areas
  • Hair loss
  • Skin thickening or discolouration
  • Restlessness, agitation or pacing
  • Excessive grooming
  • Scabs or crust

What Else Can I Do?


Follow the below guidelines for helping to prevent Sweet Itch:

  • Use well drained fields for grazing
  • Stable horses during periods of peak midge activity such as dawn and dusk
  • Use fly rugs during midge season
  • Use a fan in the stable
  • Graze on high, windy ground if possible

Application Guidelines


Apply the following amount (up to a maximum of 40ml) to areas most commonly affected such as the mane and rump. The bottle features a calibrated dispensing chamber for easy application.

Handle product with care and do not let the product come into contact with cats.

Legal category AVM-GSL

Weight Dosage

  • Less than 100kg 10ml
  • 101-200kg 20ml
  • 201-300kg 30ml
  • Over 300kg 40ml

Ingredients


Switch contains a unique formulation with Permethrin as the active ingredient at a concentration of 4%. The unique non-greasy formula also contains another insect killing/repellent ingredient Butyl Dioxitol

 

Pack Size

250ml

Is it effective against deer ticks Yes, this is a long-lasting insecticide which rapidly kills biting insects.

Shipping charges mainland GB zone1

Value Weight Delivery Charge
Over £49.00 Any Weight FREE
Under £49.00 No weight limit £4.50
Under £49.00 Under 250 grams £3.49

Most orders are despatched the same day and standard delivery is 3 to 5 working days from despatch. FAST Expedited options are available at extra cost - these usually arrive in 24-48hrs from dispatch but delays are possible during busy periods.

Postcodes outside of Zone 1 (including some areas within mainland UK) may incur extra carriage charges due to surcharges imposed by the couriers. These will be calculated on the website at the checkout.

NB: Orders placed with faster delivery must be placed before 13:00 to ensure same day dispatch (excluding weekends and bank holidays). Please also check on the product page that the items ordered show 'In Stock' otherwise your order will be delayed until the stock becomes available, which in most cases will only be 24hrs.

Estimated "Usually shipped in" information is shown against most products

Overseas orders

We no longer send goods outside of the UK.

Prescription Items

Prescription items will be sent on receipt of a valid signed and dated prescription.

Pick up

We offer a pickup service for orders placed over the phone.

Please ring us on 01833 641112 for more information.

Refrigerated Items

Refrigerated items will be sent by carrier or express delivery at a cost of £7.50, with coolpacks, unless you pay for a premium for a refrigerated delivery. We will contact you prior to despatch for your instructions.

We want you to be completely satisfied with any purchase. If not any item* can be returned to us within 14 days of receipt for exchange or refund Please give us a ring for a returns number on 01833 641112 or alternatively email sales@hyperdrug.co.uk to obtain a returns number.

*Due to legal requirements medicines may not be returned except to correct an error in despatch or in response to an "official recall". If an item is believed to be faulty it should be returned for inspection and it may be necessary to forward it to the manufacturers for testing before replacements or refunds can be authorised. This does not infringe legal rights. Please contact our customer services for a "Returns Number" which must appear on the outside of the package or it will not be accepted. We advise customers to use an insured method of shipping and to retain proof of despatch. We may refuse returns on products specially obtained or manufactured to order. Items must be returned unsoiled and unused and sent adequately packed and carriage paid.

Related Products

Surgical Spirit 2.5L Currently Unavailable
Surgical Spirit . A general purpose skin cleanser for use in the management of livestock. Contains industrial Methylated spirit and Propan-2-ol.
£16.15 - £27.79