🐴 Could Gut Health Be the Hidden Cause of Sweet Itch?

Discover How to Support Your Horse from the Inside Out

At Dr. Silver, we know sweet itch can feel like a never-ending battle — rubbing, scratching, sore skin, and frustration for both horse and owner. While most solutions focus on external protection, a growing body of evidence suggests that the real key to relief starts inside the gut.

More and more horse owners and holistic professionals are exploring the gut–immune–skin connection — and how a compromised digestive system can intensify allergic reactions like sweet itch. Here’s what you need to know, and how our carefully formulated Gut & Immune Support Pro can help.

🧠 What Causes Sweet Itch — and Why Do Some Horses Suffer More?

Sweet itch is triggered by hypersensitivity to midge saliva, but not every horse reacts the same way. Why?

Because the severity of the reaction depends on how balanced the immune system is — and that, in turn, is heavily influenced by gut health.

🧬 70%+ of the immune system resides in the gut.

If the digestive system is imbalanced or inflamed, the immune system may overreact to harmless allergens like insect bites.

🔁 The Gut–Immune–Skin Link: A Hidden Factor in Sweet Itch

When the gut is functioning optimally, it supports a calm and balanced immune response. But when it’s compromised — due to ulcers, poor-quality forage, stress, or long-term digestive upset — things change:

1. Gut lining becomes “leaky”, allowing toxins into the bloodstream

2. The immune system goes into overdrive

3. Your horse becomes more sensitive to environmental allergens

4. Result: Worsened reactions to midge bites and more intense sweet itch symptoms

🧪 Could Your Horse’s Gut Be Out of Balance?

Watch for signs like:

• Seasonal skin issues (like sweet itch or hives)

• Loose or inconsistent droppings

• Poor coat condition or slow hair regrowth

• Girthiness or resistance to grooming

• Behavioural changes or anxiety

• Frequent mild colic or bloating

🌿 Why We Created Gut & Immune Support Pro

Dr Silver Gut & Immune Support PRO

To help support horses from the inside out, we developed Dr. Silver Gut & Immune Support Pro — a targeted blend of ingredients selected to:

✅ Support gut lining integrity

✅ Encourage a healthy microbiome

✅ Promote immune balance

✅ Help reduce skin reactivity

✅ Support overall digestive comfort

Our formula is crafted with horse wellness in mind and is ideal for:

• Horses prone to sweet itch

• Horses recovering from digestive upset

• Horses under dietary or seasonal stress

🛡️ Why Internal Support Matters for Sweet Itch

External treatments like fly sheets and repellents are important, but they’re only part of the solution. A healthy gut and immune system can reduce how strongly your horse reacts to midge bites — making sweet itch more manageable from the inside out.

Many owners who support their horse’s gut report:

✨ Milder sweet itch flare-ups

✨ Healthier skin and coat

✨ Better manure quality and digestion

✨ Improved temperament and comfort

🛒 Ready to Support Your Horse?

Explore the benefits of internal support with

🔗 Dr. Silver Gut & Immune Support Pro

✓ Thoughtfully developed with a whole-horse approach

✓ Packed with natural support for the gut, immune system, and skin

✓ Trusted by UK horse owners looking for smarter, more holistic care

💬 Final Thoughts

Sweet itch is more than skin deep. By supporting your horse’s gut and immune health, you may help reduce the severity of allergic reactions and give them the comfort they deserve — all while building a stronger, healthier foundation for long-term wellbeing.

💚 At Dr. Silver, we’re here to help you care for your horse, naturally and effectively.