Do dogs get mosquito bites?

DEET, the main ingredient in most drugstore bug sprays, can cause vomiting, seizures, and skin irritation when exposed to dogs. When applying bug spray, make sure your dog doesn't lick your skin, and if they do, contact your vet immediately. Mosquitoes, much like humans, need water to live. read more

Mosquito Bites on dogs can be troublesome. Well, take a look at these ways to treat mosquito bites on dogs. The bite zone usually looks red and inflamed. Wash your Dog to stop further infection. This puts an end to the spread of allergy. read more

4. Mosquitoes. Pets feel the sensation of a mosquito bite penetrating the skin, so sudden licking, chewing, or scratching directly at the bite site commonly occurs. All body surfaces are prone to mosquito bites, but larger surface areas (back, flanks, etc.) of the body provide broad surface areas to be bitten. read more

Dogs and cats experience the same itching and irritation around mosquito bites as humans, however a more serious concern is the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, especially heartworm. Heartworm is a parasite that causes life-threatening heart and lung infection in dogs and sometimes cats. read more