How to keep flies off my dog?

Keeping your dog clean and healthy will go a long way in keeping flies at bay, but there are other steps you can take to get them off your dog's back, literally. If flies are targeting a specific area on your dog, say his ears, try applying petroleum jelly to the area to keep them from biting. read more

Washing out your dog’s dish after each feeding and picking up dog feces several times a day will help you maintain a more sanitary outdoor space that is less appealing to flies. Another dog-friendly method of environmental fly control is less conventional than traditional cleanliness, but has a reputation for effectiveness and involves nothing more than a zip-top bag of water and some pennies. read more

Home Maintenance Tips for Fighting Flies. Still, the best way to keep flies from pestering your pup is to keep them away from your dog’s environment. That means maintaining good hygiene in and around your home, said David Jones, owner of Biotech Pest Controls, an environmentally friendly pest control company in Westerly, R.I. read more

Luckily, there are steps you can take to help keep flies off your dog. Keep your dog inside the house or in a protected area away from fly exposure during the hottest hours of the day. Flies reduce their activity significantly when the sun goes down. read more

Question: Keeping Flies and Gnats Off My Outside Dogs September 7, 2012 0 found this helpful My dogs are being eaten up with flies and gnats, They are outside dogs. read more