Bug spray for my dog

shaner · 07-16-2011, 08:46 PM

I recently moved out into a rural area and my dog gets eaten alive by deer flies, mosquitos, etc. Don't get me wrong, I don't leave her outside to get eaten alive, but when we go for walks, or swimming at a nearby lake, it can get bad for her.

Is there a safe bug spray I can use on her to keep the bug away? They mostly target her ears, the rest of her seems to be protected by her coat.

The bugs are really doing a number on her ears and I feel bad.

KZoppa · 07-16-2011, 09:06 PM

theres a Vet's Best product you can look into. Petco carries it. i believe petsmart does also and you can kind it online. You should be able to find a whole line of products by just googling Vet's Best

**Castlemaid** · 07-17-2011, 12:18 AM

I'm allergic to citronella, so I'm stuck using regular DEET products.
Mosquitoes and black flies are awefull here, I use a 30% DEET cream for the dogs. I only put it on their ears, the top of their head, and a bit on top of the muzzle - places where they can't lick it off. So far they don't seem to have any problem with it. I think Gryffon actually likes it! He comes to me and pushes his head into me when he sees me pick up the tube.

This is what I use:
Insect repellent | Aerokure - International inc.

Chicagocanine · 07-17-2011, 10:57 AM

K9 Advantix is supposed to repel mosquitoes and biting flies (as well as killing fleas/ticks.) I went to Wisconsin for a week recently and it seemed to work, despite the large numbers of mosquitoes (those suckers are BIG in Wisconsin!) I never saw any land on the dogs.

I have used a natural spray for my dogs before when I went to dog camp in Michigan. It worked pretty well, I got over 80 mosquito bites myself but I saw mosquitoes hovering over my dogs and not landing/biting. It was called "Good Dogma Aromatic Spritzer" but unfortunately I can't seem to find it online now. It contained grapefruit, tangerine, lemongrass, rosewood, and some other stuff so maybe you can find another similar product... It smelled really good too!
Another thing I have used it called Neem Protect spray.

Freestep · 07-17-2011, 11:17 AM

I use SWAT ointment, it comes in a clear formula and a hot pink formula (which you don't want as it gets all over everything). Put this on the ear tips and it will keep the flies away. We have a bad fly problem too, and my Akbash dog is out with the livestock 24/7, so the flies really pester him. I just got some fly spray that is supposed to have a 17 day residual; I am skeptical, but we'll see how it works. It's called Absorbine Ultra Shield EX.

I thought that Frontline would repel flies, but sadly, it doesn't. I will try K9 Advantix as well.

4TheDawgies · 07-17-2011, 11:34 AM

I've used Flies off as well as bag balm (separately). Both have worked great for me

07-16-2011, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
shaner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 390	Bug spray for my dog I recently moved out into a rural area and my dog gets eaten alive by deer flies, mosquitos, etc. Don't get me wrong, I don't leave her outside to get eaten alive, but when we go for walks, or swimming at a nearby lake, it can get bad for her. Is there a safe bug spray I can use on her to keep the bug away? They mostly target her ears, the rest of her seems to be protected by her coat. The bugs are really doing a number on her ears and I feel bad.

07-16-2011, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,806	theres a Vet's Best product you can look into. Petco carries it. i believe petsmart does also and you can kind it online. You should be able to find a whole line of products by just googling Vet's Best __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

07-17-2011, 12:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Castlemaid Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern British Columbia Posts: 9,088	I'm allergic to citronella, so I'm stuck using regular DEET products. Mosquitoes and black flies are awefull here, I use a 30% DEET cream for the dogs. I only put it on their ears, the top of their head, and a bit on top of the muzzle - places where they can't lick it off. So far they don't seem to have any problem with it. I think Gryffon actually likes it! He comes to me and pushes his head into me when he sees me pick up the tube. This is what I use: Insect repellent \| Aerokure - International inc. __________________ Lucia Keeta BH, OB1, TR1, AD (HOT) Rottweiler/Hairy Dog mix?? Shelter rescue Gryffon Vom Wildhaus BH, OFA Good (HOT) "Bites Through the Sleeve" Cuddlebug, b: Mar 2009

07-17-2011, 10:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,516	K9 Advantix is supposed to repel mosquitoes and biting flies (as well as killing fleas/ticks.) I went to Wisconsin for a week recently and it seemed to work, despite the large numbers of mosquitoes (those suckers are BIG in Wisconsin!) I never saw any land on the dogs. I have used a natural spray for my dogs before when I went to dog camp in Michigan. It worked pretty well, I got over 80 mosquito bites myself but I saw mosquitoes hovering over my dogs and not landing/biting. It was called "Good Dogma Aromatic Spritzer" but unfortunately I can't seem to find it online now. It contained grapefruit, tangerine, lemongrass, rosewood, and some other stuff so maybe you can find another similar product... It smelled really good too! Another thing I have used it called Neem Protect spray. __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

07-17-2011, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,087	I use SWAT ointment, it comes in a clear formula and a hot pink formula (which you don't want as it gets all over everything). Put this on the ear tips and it will keep the flies away. We have a bad fly problem too, and my Akbash dog is out with the livestock 24/7, so the flies really pester him. I just got some fly spray that is supposed to have a 17 day residual; I am skeptical, but we'll see how it works. It's called Absorbine Ultra Shield EX. I thought that Frontline would repel flies, but sadly, it doesn't. I will try K9 Advantix as well. __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

07-17-2011, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
4TheDawgies Master Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KS Posts: 746	I've used Flies off as well as bag balm (separately). Both have worked great for me __________________ "For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear."

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