mosquito repellent for dogs
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โMay-31-2015 10:03 PM
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โJun-02-2015 10:56 AM
tonymull wrote:
SI saw a consumer report on the news last night that compared repellents. Basically it found DEET to be the best (already knew that)then permethrin, and a new product from REPEL that is lemon/eucalyptus. All the 'natural' products and skin so soft failed badly (already knew that).
Of course, REPEL is a natural product.
Isn't it funny how, when people have the idea that 'natural cannot work' they stop thinking of the things that DO work as natural? Digitalis is a good example, and penicillin, and vaccines.
tonymull wrote:Super_Dave wrote:
When I was a backpacker, vitamin B taken orally released natural mosquito repelling odor.
Many Alaska natives use this tactic and it works. Vitamin b-6 is the one that works. I tried it for a couple of summers in Alaska and it really cut down on the bites. Not as effective as DEET but you don't have to remember to reapply. Not sure how it would work for dogs. Worth some thought.
Cool to know!
I would definitely check with a veterinarian. Safe dog doses of vitamins are different from human doses, and too much can kill. But they can tell you what dose is good for a doggie.
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โJun-02-2015 10:39 AM
loggenrock wrote:
I use 2 approaches - 1st - I have a bandanna that I spray with permethrin - one treatment lasts approx 4-6 weeks, including washings - so when he gets it wet it doesn't matter. Note - permethrin is ONLY sprayed on "things", not beings - human or canine. Allow it to dry 4 hours minimum before contact. Bandanna is pre-tied in a loop that goes over his neck like a collar - easy on and off. 2nd - I do use DEET - google "safety of DEET". What do you think they do all that testing on? Often K9's... Something like 3 BILLION applications - it's safe. MUCH lower risk from DEET exposure than getting infected with EEE, West Nile, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme, the list goes on. After I apply DEET to me, I wipe my hands on his underbelly (most vulnerable spot for bug bites I've found). Never had an issue with any of my dogs trying to lick it off. ST
Great ideas. Always been a DEET fan for me. That lemon/eucalyptus stuff tested out better than premethrin and almost as good as DEET. I have some on order to try. I go to some of the buggiest places on the continent so I'll know by fall.
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โJun-01-2015 09:24 PM
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โJun-01-2015 04:53 PM
Only thing we use on ourselves, non-DEET containing, smells great, trouble-trying to keep your pooch from licking it once applied (spray on your hands and wipe the under belly of the dog and wash it off when back inside?). Run it by your vet?? They do have some K-9 heart worm there in AK. good luck
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โJun-01-2015 12:42 PM
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โJun-01-2015 11:38 AM
tonymull wrote:
a new product from REPEL that is lemon/eucalyptus.
I can vouch for how well this stuff works on humans; I suspect a dog will think it stinks to high heavens, but that might apply to ANY mosquito repellent? I brought along bug hoods (the kind that go over a human's head) for my dogs when we went to Alaska, but since we went later in the summer, we had no bug problems.
Another thought would be to soak a bandana in repellent, then take it off when the dog is inside?
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โJun-01-2015 10:02 AM
Super_Dave wrote:
When I was a backpacker, vitamin B taken orally released natural mosquito repelling odor.
Beer repels mosquitos?!
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โJun-01-2015 09:59 AM
Super_Dave wrote:
When I was a backpacker, vitamin B taken orally released natural mosquito repelling odor.
Many Alaska natives use this tactic and it works. Vitamin b-6 is the one that works. I tried it for a couple of summers in Alaska and it really cut down on the bites. Not as effective as DEET but you don't have to remember to reapply. Not sure how it would work for dogs. Worth some thought.
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โJun-01-2015 09:50 AM
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โJun-01-2015 09:38 AM
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โJun-01-2015 09:32 AM
Your dogs might not like to be coated in it, but herbal flea and tick collars seem to have many of the same ingredients, and are cheap. I'd start with one of those, and add more options if needed.
Bonus: Might also keep away fleas and ticks.
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โJun-01-2015 09:16 AM
Puttin wrote:
Sorry if this sounds dumb but why couldn't you use a spray that us humans use? Obviously around the head you'd spray on your hands and then put it on their faces, etc. Just wondering.....
Not dumb, but dogs lick themselves too much for that to work. I've probably used a gallon or two of 100% DEET over the years and inadvertently getting it on your lips is very unpleasant, numbing.
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โJun-01-2015 08:53 AM
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