A complete guide to protecting dogs from mosquitoes in summer
Create a mosquito-free and cool summer for your dog with everything from environmental management to mosquito repellent tips, all in one place!
1. Environmental Management: A Mosquito-Free Ecosystem
- Check potting trays, buckets, and gutters weekly to prevent standing water.
- Open windows and dehumidify indoors to reduce the high humidity environment that mosquitoes like.
- Outdoor dog mosquito repellent collar creates a mosquito fence specifically for dogs.
2. Physical barrier: fine mesh, great effect
- Install mosquito nets on windows and doorways to prevent mosquitoes from invading.
- Pull up the mosquito net when sleeping to give your dog a safe and mosquito-free dreamland.
3. Pet Mosquito Repellent Spray & Natural Herbal Mosquito Repellent
| method | Usage | Safety Recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil spray | Mix 10-15 drops of lavender or lemongrass essential oil with 100ml of water and lightly spray your collar, avoiding your eyes, mouth, and nose. | Prevent accidental ingestion and direct spraying on sensitive areas. |
| mosquito repellent plants | Place mint and marigold at home to repel mosquitoes naturally. | Pet friendly and well landscaped. |
| Mosquito repellent candles | Burn a citronella candle to release its mosquito repellent properties. | Choose smoke-free and non-toxic models and keep away from pet areas. |
4. Medical prevention: Heartworm disease leaves no room for doubt
- Monthly oral preventive medication: Puppies can begin taking monthly preventive medication (such as TRI-HEART®) at three months of age, when they are due for their second DHPPiL vaccination. The dosage depends on the dog's weight, so please weigh your dog regularly to ensure the appropriate dosage. TRI-HEART® is a prescription medication, so please consult your veterinarian.
- Annual PROHEART® injection: This injection is suitable for dogs over nine months old and provides effective heartworm protection for one year with a single annual injection. Younger dogs can also receive the injection, but it may not be as effective as a year.