Why are flies attracted to my dog?

Like pyrethrum products, just don’t use it if your dog has cat friends. So while it can take a little bit of work, the problem of biting flies is actually fairly simple to solve. Remove what the flies are attracted to (the bleeding ears and faeces), then keep them away with Advantix of a fly repellent cream. read more

While most fly bites are relatively harmless to dogs, high populations may result in multiple bites that could severely irritate a dog’s skin. A group of flies that might bite dogs are known as horse or deer flies. Some of the largest flies in the world, horse flies are common throughout North America and produce extremely painful bites. read more

Flies can be drawn to a dog’s coat, especially if it is matted or unclean as a result of an illness, skin condition, or diarrhea. read more

Flies can be drawn to a dog’s coat, especially if it is matted or unclean as a result of an illness, skin condition, or diarrhea. “Diarrhea around the perineum attracts flies; they lay eggs, and the infestation happens,” said Dr. Virginia Sinnott, an emergency doctor at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. read more