Anti-Bite: Reliable Protection Against Chewing

Anti-Bite: Stop Unwanted Chewing and Cribbing

When horses chew on stable walls, fences, or rugs out of boredom, stress, or pure habit, it can quickly become dangerous and expensive. Chewing on wood (crib-biting) not only ruins the stable equipment but also severely wears down the horse's incisors and can, in the worst case, lead to colic due to swallowed wood splinters. An effective anti-bite product helps to permanently stop this bad habit using extremely bitter but completely harmless flavorings.

The Right Choice: Spray or Paste?

Depending on the area of application, different products are suitable. An anti-bite spray (like the one from Leovet) is ideal for protecting textiles. You can easily spray it onto horse rugs, bandages, headcollars, or even into the mane if foals or pasture companions chew on it. For hard surfaces such as wooden doors, stable walls, or pasture fences, an anti-bite paste (like the AKS paste) is the better choice. Due to its tough consistency, it adheres excellently to wood and metal and offers long-lasting, weather-resistant protection.

Safe for Horse and Human

The active ingredients in high-quality anti-bite products – the bitter substance Bitrex or capsaicin are frequently used – taste extremely disgusting and pungent to the horse, but are absolutely non-toxic. They neither harm your horse's gastrointestinal tract nor do they attack the textiles or wooden walls. The protection works purely through the deterrent effect when tasting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do horses chew on wood in the first place?
The causes are varied. Often it is boredom in the box, a lack of roughage, stress, or a mineral deficiency. When a horse starts chewing, you should always check the housing and feeding conditions (e.g., by providing more hay or nibble wood) in addition to applying anti-bite products.

Can I spray the anti-bite spray on wounds?
No, anti-bite products must never be sprayed directly onto open wounds or mucous membranes, as the pungent and bitter ingredients would burn severely there. To prevent the horse from chewing on a wound, spray the dressing or bandage generously from the outside instead.

How often does the anti-bite protection need to be renewed?
This depends on the weather and the horse's persistence. A paste on stable wood often lasts for several weeks. Sprays on rugs or bandages should be renewed regularly, especially after heavy rain or washing the textiles, until the horse has lost interest in chewing.