Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs

RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Nick (Guest Post) (10/14/2008) What are these flies called. What type of fly are they? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Hula girl (Guest Post) (09/30/2008) Man that Avon's Skin so soft spray worked instantly the minute i sprayed my Rottwieler with it! I was so thrilled the flies did not like that smell. My dog did not like the smell too she kept trying to rub it off, but she got use to it after 10 minutes. I really like the smell of this on my pet. Thanks for the advice. Happy dog owner Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Kim (Guest Post) (09/05/2008) I found a good natural solution. I use Bag Balm on the worst effected areas. i.e. the dogs snout and ears. Then I apply Burt's Bees All-Natural Herbal Insect Repelent. It contains caster oil, rosemary oil, lemongrass oil, cedar oil, peppermint oil, citronella oil, clove oil, and geranium oil. It works great and isn't toxic. Smells good too. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Joe (Guest Post) (08/31/2008) My German Shepherd has been getting swarmed by the little buggers. He has had 2 baths this month and we put out the traps for the flies. Thye keep on coming back to his ears. I live in an urban area so I am not sure where the flies are even coming from? How do I keep them away now that I have found some sures for the poor dog. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By flower-fly (Guest Post) (08/29/2008) How about cats? I have an old (18 year) old cat and the deer flies sit on him and lay eggs...GROSS! Can anyone offer home remedy for this? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Ben and Maureen (Guest Post) (08/18/2008) Afer many attempts of various products that were suggested, I just tried the Desitin diaper rash ointment and it really, really works. My dog thanks you so very much. Finally a product that WORKS! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By JoAnn (Guest Post) (07/23/2008) I just discovered my poor old mastiff has a badly infected ear from the flies eating him alive. My younger mastiff was starting to get eaten by the flies. I bathed them both with medicated shampoo, applied Bag Balm to the ears and applied "Bronco" fly spray to them both. I used to work with horses & Bronco is good stuff $5.99 for a huge spray bottle. Make sure you apply to it a cloth for the face, you don't want that stuff in their eyes or being inhaled by anyone. I'm going back to the feed store today to get oral antibiotics for my old boy-I will post again in a few weeks to let everyone know how it goes. my poor dogs! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Nancy (Guest Post) (07/15/2008) My vet told me to get the word out to make sure no one puts a product with Deet in it on a dog. It is very bad for the dog. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By (Guest Post) (07/11/2008) If flies are swarming around one dog and not the others, that usually means its time for a bath. I just use bug spray on my dogs but they hate being sprayed and it wears off after a while. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Judy Garland (Guest Post) (06/11/2008) I have found that SWAT is the BEST product out there, a little on the messy side but I have no complaints because it does its job. Another thing is if you can hang one of these things outside near the kennel. IT IS AWESOME in attracting and killing flies. I promise you'll love it. http://www.amazon.com/Trap-N-Toss-Disposable-Fly/dp/B0002XI7GO trap n toss disposable fly trap. good luck Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By PDH (Guest Post) (06/01/2008) AVON SKIN SO SOFT will keep the flies away! I use it on my dogs and it does the trick! You can put it in a spray bottle and dilute it 50/50 with water! I also take a cloth and rub it on their ears and around their face! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By tracy (Guest Post) (05/25/2008) I saw one person say that a friend has used bio spot for fleas. PLEASE DO NOT use this product or any of the cheaper versions. There are numerous animals (mostly cats that have become deathly ill after having these cheap products applied to them. It's much safer to use the veterinarian approved products and cheaper in the long run. If you have an animal that becomes ill, it will require immediate veterinary care to keep it alive. Please pass this information on to all animal lovers. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By amber (Guest Post) (05/22/2008) I have a Rottweiller and the flies were tremendous on him all over, his ears especially. There is an auction barn across the street so there is no shortage of flies thats for sure. I tried canola oil last year and it seemed to work even after he rubbed most of it off in the dirt. His ears were very chewed before I tried this and it seemed to allow them to heal faster without the flies bugging him but I am going to try the diaper cream too that sounds like a good idea. I guess it's only canola oil that works (I tried olive first cause it's thicker but it didn't work.) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By ----- (Guest Post) (04/30/2008) I'm only 13 years old. And everyday, I walk home from school. Even though I don't have a dog, my Dad buys dog treats to feed the our next door neighbor dog. But I also take it for a dog about 4 houses away from me. He's black and so cute. But for the passed WEEKS I've been seeing flies all over him. It's sad for me to see, because as a young person, I don't know what is going on with him. Poor doggy is limping every day to me. And what you people have said in here makes me happy. Now I know what to do. If the owners won't do it, I'll do it. <3 I love that dog. Possibly more than the owners who won't take care of his problem. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post by LITTLE SUZY (156) | (08/25/2007) Contact Whatever you do, if you have kittens, do not spray fly spray around them. My grandson sprayed a kitten and it died. Probably licked it's hair and ate it. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Carl (Guest Post) (08/16/2007) Wow, that Desitin Diaper Cream works good - just tried it and it worked immediately on my two Newfoundland noses! Thanks very much for that great tip! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Sue (Guest Post) (08/11/2007) Yep, I can relate. My old GS who had problems with flies. He had ear infections, so I thought maybe that was the cause. He's passed on. Now I have a new GS puppy, about 6 months, now he has the same problem. I've used "Flys off" white or pink cream, Flys off spray, this stinky, (oh my gosh, stinky stuff) special liquid attractant mixed in water, put in a special trap jar, no doubt catches and kills the flies, thousands of them, but obnoxiously stinky. I bought the Pet Guard from the vet that seems to work better then "Flys off products" that only work for a short time. But then I bought an electric zapper, zzz, zap thunK! The extermination of the flys goes on! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By DANIELLE TODD (Guest Post) (07/10/2007) I HAVE TWO SHEPPARDS AND EVERY TIME THEY MOVE THE FLIES MOVE WITH THEM, WHAT DO I USE? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Guest (Guest Post) (07/05/2007) I use Larry's Fly repellant its mostly for horses but the lastest bottle said its OK for dogs. You mix it with water and it last for year for me. I have 4 dogs and I spray them all over especially the ears and I also spray their beds and the back door. Works very well. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By (Guest Post) (05/28/2007) I use a product you get from the vet. It cost about 8 dollars, and you rub it on their fur, and can rub on their ears, and hard to reach places , like between eyes. It lasts for 2 or 3 days. You can smell the insecticide in it, but man, it keeps the flies from biting them. It is called, Pet-Guard. it is made by Virbac, only sold by licensed vets, although I wonder if you could buy on internet. My dogs ears get eaten up, if I do not use it. I have had the same bottle for about 2 years, it is worth it. Good Luck. K in Kansas Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Mrs.K (Guest Post) (05/22/2007) I have a lab who lives outside. He also has problems with flies. I try to bathe him on a regular basis & coat him with baby powder. Flies don't seem to like it. Also for his ears...I found that Desitin diaper cream (thick version) does the trick. It contains Zinc which also helps heal any existing wounds from flies. It works better than vasoline and it promotes healing. I apply a thick coat to the tips of his ears. I have been through several products and it works the best. Considering I have worked for a veterinarian for 10 years...I use what works. However, it may leave some residue on dog's head (if they shake a lot). Try it consistently for 7-10 days, it might work for you. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By adriann (Guest Post) (07/20/2006) I have one big dog who can't stay inside but the flies are always on him. They are biting his nose i need help trying to get them off Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Tiffanie (Guest Post) (06/02/2006) I to have 3 big dogs and can't keep them in the house. The one with the flies has welts on his back from them and they have been biting his ears. I am looking for something to rid him of them. I don't understand why he has them very bad and the other 2 don't. Report Spam or Abuse Archived Request: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post by ThriftyFun (3733) | (10/06/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact I would like some help wth getting rid of flies on my dogs.They are big dogs and they can't stay inside during the day. I have tried pest sprays and shampoos but there getting expensive. Thanks for your help. Tammy from Texas Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Kathryn (Guest Post) (08/29/2005) Someone just told me that you can place cat nip and basil in cheese cloth, hang it in the area where dogs are, and it will keep the flies away...worth a try.... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By jeri (Guest Post) (08/23/2005) getting rid of those pests, i use vinegar. i'd rather have a smelly dog than a sick one. i use the albertsons cheap vinegar Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post by the Oracle (418) | (08/15/2005) Profile | Contact Vinegar spray? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By (Guest Post) (08/12/2005) you are not by yourself in getting rid of flies on Dogs. However, I found that vaseline (tradename) can help protect the dogs ears from being chew by the flies. However, you will have a problem if another dogs keeps licking the dog ears. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Sandy (Guest Post) (07/20/2005) Avon= Skin So Soft. Bath oil-supposedly spritz on animal and will keep fleas off. Personally use Advantage- (around $10.00 per vial) get from vet, pet store or EBAY. Seems pricey-but really isn't when you consider cost of shampoos and spray. Really does last at least one month and keeps fleas off. Friend lives in country-has large dogs and uses the "Bio Spot" products. Less expensive than Advantage and she says it works. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Mary (Guest Post) (07/20/2005) I am also having a vey hard time keeping the flies off my dogs. Their poor ears. I have tried a gel from the vet, garlic, vinegar, Sarna lotion. Nothing seems to keep them away. I am looking for something for the yard and the dogs to keep they flies away. I also could use any great suggestions. Please do not make any comments about not leaving my dogs outside. As I have four german shepherds it is impossible to keep them all in, plus they know how to let themselves out and prefer the outside. I make sure they have fresh water in there large drinking dish and fill up their swimming pool several times a day. Thanks for any help. Mary Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By Barb (Guest Post) (05/03/2005) Avon sells a bath oil that I can't remember the name of right now. Soft sense??? Look for an Avon representative - they will know. It also works for fleas. Fill the tub with warm water, adding the bath oil under the running water. Then dip them. Just like a flea dip basically. Please don't use the "Fly-off" - it is safe for horses & cattle because they don't lick themselves. I also have those fly-catcher bags hanging up - they REALLY work! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post by MrsMoted2 (29) | (05/02/2005) Contact Why not call a vets office and ask? They deal with animal problems all the time and I'm sure they'd have a solution for you. I don't, or I'd post it :-) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Getting Rid of Flies on Dogs Post By (Guest Post) (04/30/2005) There is a product used for horses to keep flies off. It can be found in the pet stores or online pet stores...I think it is called "Fly-off" but cannot remember for sure. Best of luck! Report Spam or Abuse