2007-05-05 02:18:45 · 9 answers · asked by Freddy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Mosquitoes will bite anything with blood. They are the single source for the spread of heartworm in dogs which is why your veterinarian will recommend at the beginning of spring that you have your dog tested for this parasite and offer you the proper protection for your dog. There are some outdoor sprays available for dogs,(don't use people stuff) but their effectiveness is limited.
By the way they also spread west nile virus, picked up from birds.
2007-05-05 02:33:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely they bite anything that has blood in it . Dogs get heart worms from an infested mosquito .
I am always searching the literature for scientific evidence whether or not 'Aids" can be transmitted by mosquitoes too. I know, I know, they claim it isn't but time will tell . I hope it can't of course .Just overly worried , I guess .
If the dog goes outside for an extended time just spray repellent on a paper towel and gently wipe him down . It will help .
2007-05-05 09:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and dogs can died as a result, this show a picture of the effects of a mosquito to a dog and why you need to put dog on preventatives
http://www.placervillevet.com/canine%20heartworm.htm
so take your dog to the vet and askfor testing and for heartworm preventatives to prevent the dog from getting infected
2007-05-05 09:34:44 · answer #3 · answered by OntarioGreys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes mosquitos can bite dogs and there is no way to stop them. That is how they contract heartworms. Ur vet can put them on a heartworm preventative. My dogs are takin Interceptor flavortabs to prevent heartworms.
2007-05-05 09:22:39 · answer #4 · answered by lablover82 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't stop them, but if your dog is smooth coated and gets mosquito bites on his face, you can rub an orange peel on your dog's face - it keeps the mosquitos off for a short time. But your dog needs to be tested for heartworm and then put on heartworm preventative.
2007-05-05 09:30:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes they can bite our dogs that's how they get heart worms. You should have your dog on one of the heartworm medication all year long. You can get a flea and tick preparation that also repels mosquitoes.
One is Frontline Plus another is K9 Advantix Plus.
2007-05-05 09:31:28 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes they can get k9 advantix ,which also works on ticks. mosquitoes can cause your dog to get heart worm.
2007-05-05 10:54:26 · answer #7 · answered by babygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do and there isn't much you can do to stop it. That's why you give heart worm medicine.
2007-05-05 09:24:30 · answer #8 · answered by Dixie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no ,dogs have a diffrent odour than humans
2007-05-05 09:22:24 · answer #9 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 7⤋