What could I use to remedy itching from mesquito bites for my dog?

Question

she has scratched herself raw. she also does the mini biting to relieve herself. She has lots of bumps that stand up on her hind legs. I feel it has to be bites due to the numbers of weeds behind out apt. Sometimes I can't go out there. She is rarely out there, but it is a must sometimes. How can I protect her when she must go outside?

Answer 1

Some flea and tick treatment contains mosquito repellant.

Mosquitoes:

* Remember to use heartworm preventive. Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes, which are present nearly year-round in our area and throughout the country.

* While there have been very few cases of West Nile Virus reported in canines, it's still wise to observe the following precautions suggested by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC). These tips can help safeguard human family members too.

* Keep pets indoors at dawn, dusk and early evening when mosquitoes are most active.

* Eliminate areas of standing water that can serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and remember to recheck after each rainfall.

* Change any outdoor water bowls a couple times a day to prevent mosquitoes from using them to lay their eggs.

* The APCC does not recommend the use of mosquito control products that contain DEET. Dogs and cats are extremely sensitive to DEET and may develop neurological problems if a product formulated with DEET is applied to them.

* Some topical flea and tick control products for dogs such as Frontline and K9 Advantix contain mosquito repellent.

* Avoid using pest control products with concentrated essential oils such as tea tree, pennyroyal and d-limonine. These concentrates have caused weakness, paralysis, liver problems and seizures in pets, plus their effectiveness is not proven.