Do dogs get mosquito bites?

[nymph]

Last night while petting Diego I discovered some red spots on his shoulder and belly. He's a mix of golden/lab retriver. I'm not sure if this is normal for a retriever as they have 2 coats. It seems to bother him a lot he's scratching a lot more lately.

I've heard that giving him children's benedryl would help, but what dosage? Is there any holistic methods to keep the bugs away?

Diego's on Revolution, so I do tend to think that the red spots are in fact mosquito bites, but can they be anything else?

[angie79]

could be spider bites, I would try after bite if you have it.

[nymph]

Spider bites?

Is After Bite safe to use on pets?

[JenSteele]

Dogs definitely get mosquito bites. That's a big part of the reason why its so important to ensure you get your dog's heartworm meds every year around the beginning of June. If you didn't get his heartworm done yet, please go do it today.

Left to scratch the bites they can get infected. It's always best to call your vet and ask before you give your dog any medication. All medications for dogs are based on their weight and age.

Jen

[Beaglemom]

Dogs get bit by many little critters, mosquitos and blackflies included. I too would talk to my vet first before applying any medication.

[nymph]

Thanks Jen! Diego's on Revolution, which should prevent heartworms. We are going to the vet next week, just thought I'd ask the members here first, someone might have previous experience with this problem.

I'm also hoping for some holistic treatments/preventions, not a big fan of any medication.

[Goldenmom]

Can you email me privately? I sell an aromatherapy all natural Bug Spray that all my Golden friends are using and have had great results. You can ask Copperbelle, as she uses it on her dogs. It can also be used on humans. Here are the ingredients:

Distilled water, aloe, sulphated castor oil, vegetable glycerine, hydrosols
of: lavender, t-tree, black spruce, essential oils of geranium,
citronella,peppermint, cedarwood, atlas & lemon.


A very popular product is the "Bug Me Not" spray for the summer. It is an all natural bug and mosquito repellant (available for dogs & puppies). Very gentle bug spray - NO Harsh Chemicals. It helps keep flies and mosquitos away without harming your canine. It is "Nature's Bug Repellent" as the essential oils harness the plant's natural defences against bugs & insects.

[jessi76]

I had a mini-panic attack when i noticed a few red puffy spots on the underbelly of my puppy a few weeks ago - immediately called the vet as any worried new mom would do, they assured me it's just bug bites (black flies, mosquitos, etc...). dogs definately get bites. as long as they go away in a few days, nothing to worry about.

I do know that garlic is a natural mosquito repellant. there are no mosquitos in a garlic field. You can add fresh garlic to the dogs food or you can even buy a garlic spray for your yard. (garlic works for fleas too)

Before trying any herbal stuff, please check w/ a holistic vet.

Holistic Itchy Skin Remedy:
3 drops agrimony flower essence
3 drops beech flower essence
3 drops cherry plum flower essence
3 drops crab apple flower essence
3 drops walnut flower essence
mix these with spring water into a small (4 oz) plastic spray bottle. shake well. spritz itchy spots 2x day.

flower essences are available in most health stores.