May
18
2010
How can I repel mesquitos away from my dog?
The mesquitos are getting really bad here and there are some carrying the West Nile Virus and some also carry heartworms. I have an outdoor dog and I am afraid of the mesquitos getting to her. What can I do to repel the mesquitos away from her? Is there a certain type of powder or anything that I can get over the counter? Please try to be specific of what it is and where to get it. Thank you.
By m j, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
I hope your dog is on heartworm!
Mix a little neem oil with water in a water mister and shake it up, just be careful you don’t get it in her eyes. Its natural, works fairly well, and wont hurt your dog. Smells something AWFUL though!
I think I saw it at Petco last year, but you can buy it online too.
By Spacetod, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
smoke lods of joints
By chrstnwrtr, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
I heard that Frontline repels mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks from dogs (heard it on TV commercials). You can ask your vet if he can prescribe it for your dog.
By nickipettis, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
I get Advantage/Advantix from my vet; it works really well.
When i used one of the over the counter meds, my dog was scratching constantly. I don’t think it worked.
By Rachel, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
well..
try calling the vet or something.. i am having the same problem with my dog..
i think misquitoes dis like vinegar, maybe try put some of that in your dogs coat?
im not sure. but good luck!
xo.rach.
By sarahmusichomicide, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
i think advantix repells masquitos for a month its one of those little tubes that you sqeeze onto the back of the dogs neck
By kldr_01, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
you have to buy Flies Away at a feed store, the ones that sell stuff for horses cattle and other large animals, it repels flys mosquito’s and other pesky insects
By a13, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?familyid=10651
By sillygoose, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
AVONS SKIN-SO-SOFT. SPRAY ON COAT . REPELS THEM . ANVANTAGE IS THE BEST FROM THE VET. AND STILL NEEDS HEARTWORM. MEDS.
By Along road to hoe, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
I use horse fly spray,it all so keeps mosquitoes away.a natural repellent is fresh basil,plant loads in your yard and then put some in the blender and mix it with a little water and a small amount of gin,put in a spray bottle and use on your dog, works well
By heycoolio, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
spray it with bug spray like off
By cheeky chic 379, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
Use Frontline. You can get it from the pet store.
By coffee p, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
My vet told me to use Skin so Soft by Avon, which also works on people. Not expensive, smells good, & non-toxic.
By italianchick123456789, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
they have off wipes that you can wipe them with it should work i use the spray on my dog she gets scared of it but shes fine.
By shyrock, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
They make disposable wipes with DEET in and on them for people, but they also work wonderfully om dogs or cats. Also, Avon, Skin-so-soft, works just as good.
By msjudy58@sbcglobal.net, May 18, 2010 @ 8:38 am
Try Avon Skin so soft beth oil. They use it on horses so it might work on dogs.
Also try a snuggle dryer sheet hooked under the collar. I read somewhere that it works.