My dog has fly strike - where flies bite into the tips of dog ears. The vet told us to keep him inside but he really dislikes staying inside because he's an outdoor dog now. So far we've put him this spray that keeps flies away but some flies still land on him. What can I do?
2007-08-05 17:29:32 · 8 answers · asked by wisha90 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would look for a horse fly spray and spray it on a cloth and rub it in his ears. Then, I would spray him. It works really well for horses, so I don't see why it wouldn't work for dogs. Good luck!
-Bre
2007-08-05 17:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by Bre 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Fly Strike Dog
2016-12-18 06:41:39 · answer #2 · answered by beat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I voulunteer at a Doberman rescue and we have a mixture that works pretty well and is safe for use on dogs.... Try mixing one part Avon Skin So Soft and 3 parts regular Listerene. Shake it up in a spray bottle and spray it on making sure not to get it in eyes. It works great for them and thats saying a lot since there are horses on the property as well as 30 dogs.... which adds up to LOTS OF FLIES! Hope that helps, you can also get a fly trap or make one on your own.
2007-08-05 17:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jordie0587 *Diesel's Momma* 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-01 07:00:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tape some kind of cloth around his ears that the flys wont bite through...thats what id do....tape cloth around them and use the spray on top of the cloth area. I hope this helps.....you should also set horsefly traps around your yard....im not sure exactly what youd use but I know theres a way to do it....obviously involving small amts of animal blood where theyd get stuck so you can kill them. I know the methods are a little unorthodox but I feel its very important to stop this for your dogs sake.
2007-08-05 17:34:28 · answer #5 · answered by stallion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for your puppy. I have 2 German Shepherds that for a while were getting bit on the tips of their ears. i got something called FLYS OFF at the feed store. I put it on kind of thick and it has done a wonderful job of keeping the flies off.
Hope it helps your pup like it did mine.
2007-08-05 22:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by Su-Nami 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vick's Vaporub on the tips of the ears.Really works,and is safe and inexpensive! Also,keep the dog's area clean and free of feces and leftover food,and hang some flypaper from the trees.
2007-08-05 17:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bre is right, horse fly spray works, permethrin based ones.
2007-08-05 17:40:31 · answer #8 · answered by Kiki B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋