What to do if a dog is bitten by mosquitoes and midges

How to help if the dog was bitten by mosquitoes depends on the complexity of the situation. In most cases of attack mosquitoes go unnoticed by pet owners, they pass on their own without special treatment. Mosquito bites are a bit more dangerous if insects have bitten a puppy, an animal prone to allergies, representatives of ornamental species.

Signs of an incident attack

Whether dogs bite mosquitoes, the answer is yes. Puppies, short-haired dogs are particularly attacked. But dogs with a thick coat of fur often suffer from bloodsuckers. To determine the presence of bites can be on the behavior of the animal, external signs.

After the bite, the female injects a special secret that prevents blood from coagulating, facilitates feeding. The body reacts to damage to the skin, the introduction of a foreign substance with allergies. The degree of its manifestation depends on the individual characteristics of the organism, the sensitivity of the skin.

On a note!

During a normal reaction, a swelling, redness, and itching appear on the pet's body. Blister size not more than 5 mm. Bites are placed randomly. Bite pests for the neck, back, ears, muzzle. If you bit a mosquito in the eye, there is severe swelling, tearing. A photo of mosquito bites in dogs is presented below.

Danger of bites

The effects of a mosquito bite in a dog

Allergies of varying severity occur in all dogs. The situation when the unpleasant symptomatology amplifies, the scale of reddening of spots increases, additional rash is required requires special attention.The dog constantly itches, becomes restless, irritable, loses sleep.

• Severe allergies. In severe cases, there is a deterioration in general well-being - lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions. To cure a pet, you need to use special anti-allergic agents for the local treatment of mosquito bites, oral administration. Often a similar situation occurs in puppies of different ages, fancy dogs, and pregnant women.
• Infection. When scratching the wound increases the risk of penetration of pathogens. Attaches a secondary infection that provokes inflammation, accumulation of pus, the appearance of ulcers. To improve the condition of the skin, to save the dog from suffering, use local antibiotics, which should be prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Dirofilariasis Owners of dogs need to be aware of such a parasitic disease as dirofilariasis. The vectors are ordinary mosquitoes. When a dog bites into the blood of the dog, the helminth eggs enter, which in a few hours adapt, are localized in the liver, the heart. Worms reach sizes of 40 cm. At the initial stage of the disease under the skin at the place where the mosquito bit the dog,compaction, inflammation is formed. The hillock does not pass for a long time, and with subsequent probing, a stir can be detected. So helminths of the first stage develop. The photo is presented below.

Important!

Dirofilariasis is not treated with antiparasitic drugs. To get rid of worms, surgery is required. If you miss the moment, worms penetrate the heart, liver. In this case, the risk of death of a pet is high.

Treatment methods

Treatment of mosquito bites folk remedies

If the dog is bitten by mosquitoes and midges, it is necessary to disinfect wounds quickly. This procedure will help prevent the penetration of infection, stop inflammation, eliminate itching.

As a disinfectant use:

• tincture of medicinal herbs - valerian, motherwort, calendula, oak bark;
• sour cream;
• lemon juice, cucumber, potatoes, aloe vera;
• ammonia alcohol, medical;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• Toothpaste;
• onion juice, garlic;
• propolis tincture;
• vodka;
• tea tree essential oil.

For the speedy healing of wounds, it is recommended to use drugs on a natural basis - balm Zvezdochka, Boro Plus.

On a note!

In case of an allergic reaction on the skin, it is allowed to lubricate sore spots with Fenistil-gel. This is like a first aid tool. In the near future you need to show the pet to the veterinarian. To help from intoxication can be activated carbon.

Prevention

Prevention of insect bites in pets

To prevent insect bites, use mosquito repellent for dogs in the form of drops, collars, spray. One of the most effective and safe drugs is Smart Spray for dogs. The tool protects against mosquitoes, mosquitoes, ticks, and other nasal infection.

The active ingredients are medicinal plant oils, which repel mosquitoes with a persistent odor. In the composition of cloves, lavender, geranium, lemon balm, eucalyptus, castor oil, citronella. The repellent agent has antibacterial properties, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, analgesic, tonic, healing. Used to prevent attacks of bloodsucking insects, to eliminate bite marks.

It is allowed to spray dogs up to 4 times a day. The drug is completely safe, does not cause an allergic reaction, suitable for puppies of any age.Spray should be from a distance of 20 cm from the surface of the wool. Aerosol protection after a single application lasts a maximum of 2 hours. 250 ml bottle costs an average of 260 rubles.