natural dog repellent

For those who use garlic or natural remedies for flea/tick repellents and preventatives, can I use fresh garlic or do I need to buy a supplement made for dogs like this one:

http://www.springtimeinc.com/product/148/2

(Long story short: my dog got a severe chemical burn on her skin from flea/tick medication from the vet and i refuse to ever use that again and put her through that) Thank you in advance.
my area i live in is a high risk one for lyme disease, my friend’s dog recently died from lyme disease at age 4 plus she was an indoor dog never went in woods. even though my dogs got the lyme vaccine i still want to use something to kill off ticks..but the poor girl got such a painful burn:( the animal er shaved her fur on her neck..it looks so raw.
thank you everyone for replying thanks for your time and suggestions i’ll continue to research this (i didnt TD anyone)

natural dog repellent

natural dog repellent

I have a 2 yr old Pomeranian and a 5 month old Maltese Mix. I’m going camping in a few weeks and was debating on whether I should take them with me. I’ve talked to my vet and she cleared them both to go as they are up-to-date on all needed vaccines. She also recommended a natural insect repellent.

The part Im struggling with is the temperature. It is supposed to be about 90 degress during that week and we are camping in tents, with mostly dry heat. Our campground is on some hard packed dirt, surrounded by trees which provide shade at particular times of the day. Do you guys think the environment would be too hot for them?

natural dog repellent

natural dog repellent

Please Help!!
I have a red boxer and hundreds of flies constantly bite him, especially on his ears and back! They cause his ears to bleed and develop sores. I have tried vaseline and chemical repellents from the vet but my dog doesn’t like it and it works for only a short amount of time.

I would prefer natural home remedies but am open to any ideas..

PLEASE HELP
[i will choose a best answer]
hey just wanted to clear up a couple of things:
- its not caused by rolling in mud (which he doesn’t do), its common for boxers as the flies are particularly attracted to them for some reason
- its not because he is dirty or doesn’t move around much, he is extremely active and is regularly bathed
- he is an outside dog and doesn’t like being cooped up inside (he loves to play and run etc. outside) so keeping him inside would be cruel
- In regards to S’s answer, my dog has never been chained up in his life! His ‘waste’ is always picked up and as he is smart he only does his business in the same area (which he doesn’t play or rest near) as am a responsible pet owner and my backyard is huge so that he has the space he needs!!) + he’s already on antibiotics to stop infection but that is not stopping the problem in the first place!

Thanks

natural dog repellent

natural dog repellent

I am looking for a natural cheaper than Vet /store bought remedies for flea/tick repellent because my younger dog is on K-9 Advantix for this and she came in from Memorial day(I did not find them until Tuesday evening)with 8 ticks attached and 2 of them had a white spot on their backs.K-9 Advantix say’s that it rep-ells them from attaching.I just want to make sure the mixture of skin so soft and water is safe to use on dogs before I try it.

natural dog repellent

natural dog repellent

First and for most, please do not tell me that it is not going to work and it is going to hurt my dog. I know for a fact it will *not* if given correctly. Iggy has given a supplement with garlic she buys at petsmart for more then 12 years now and all her dogs are flea and tick free and shed little. A friend of mine has given her dogs garlic since day one with vets permission and ALL her animals are tick and flea free. I too would buy the supplement although for some odd reason MY petsmart does not sell them. So like my friend i am going to do just plain old garlic. But i am not sure how much to give. My friend has a large breed dog and she gives a whole garlic clover advised by her vet. So of course i will not give that. So what i really am saying here is if you know and are doing so. How much would i give a 14 pound dog, an 8 pound dog and a 9 pound dog??

This is IF you know. Please no guesses. Also i will call my vet and ask how much when i have the time and he is actually awake . I just want to see if anyone on here knows. Thank you .

natural dog repellent

dog repellent spray

my 12 month old boarder collie is a big poo-eater. we have had her for 3 months. she was an outside dog hence not toilet trained. she has learned to do number ones outside on command, but no #2′s!

i train by positive reinforcement. anytime she "goes" outside, praise&treat. i take her out regulary, and have the door open. she is still going inside.

we cut her down to 1 meal a day to help her get through the night as this worked with our other dogs. we blocked off the area she was toileting in. we used pet repellent spray. now she is eating her poo. she is fed a high fibre diet, which keep dogs feeling "full". i have other dogs on the same food without this problem, so don’t think its a question of nutrition.

i am trying to pick the poo up as soon as possible, but she is eating it as soon as she "goes". i try to be with her as often as possible but she can do 4 large "parcels" in a night! shes is wormed, dosed, healthy, active..

any ideas?
exercise: she runs with our other dog for about 2 hours a day. also does agility training twice a week.

nutrition: i’m completely happy with the food shes getting. our other dogs eat the same and all have heaps of energy, great coats, bright eyes etc. i’ve been adding vet-perscribed sprinkle (tried a couple of different ones) to her food to make her #2′s bitter tasting etc, but without sucess! also tried pineapple, spinach and pumpkin.

crate training: she likes her crate, and sleeps in their voluntarily, but still does #2′s in there. have reduced size so she is only just able to turn around also.

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dog pepper spray

Question first, then further details. My dog was sprayed this morning with bear pepper spray, getting several blasts in the face, neck and chest. I poured milk on him to stop the burning immediately, bathed him repeatedly with Dawn dish soap, and have used an eye wash on his eyes a half dozen times or so. Is there any more I can do for him at this point? The vet said I was doing everything right and to just keep an eye on him for an allergic reaction. I am still worried as no matter how many times I’ve bathed him I can still smell that crap. Three calls to the vet later and I’m left with "It will wear off. There shouldn’t be much left by now." So, any ideas or suggestions??

And the details ~ He’s a pit bull, still a puppy under a year old. He was in my front yard this morning under supervision when the neighbor lady walked her dog right at the edge of the yard. My dog went over to check it out, but stayed just over three feet inside the yard’s boundaries. She freaked out and sprayed him as he was loping up to the edge of the yard. I’ve already contacted the police, filed a report, am filing in small claims for damages to myself and the dog (I had a moderate allergic reaction to the spray while getting it off of him right after he was hit with it), the deputy is talking to the prosecutor, and as of about twenty minutes ago it looks as though she will be charged with trespassing, assault and property damage. So, just so everyone is aware, he was not where he wasn’t supposed to be or doing something wrong. The deputy who took my statement and wrote the report, as well as the prosecutor, firmly believes she is 100% at fault.

My biggest concern is that my poor dog still smells a bit like the pepper spray and I am worried that it could still be causing him pain.

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dog repellent spray

My dog has a severe allergy to flea bites. The Vet has suggested different allergy medications to control the itching (benadryl, etc.), we tried a few topical sprays that were recommended by the Vet. Nothing works. The Vet has given her a couple of steriod injections and said it would give her some relief. It didn’t and I don’t want her to have any more steroids. The Vet doesn’t have any more suggestions other than putting her on harsh medications. Frontline only kills the fleas after they bite. It’s my poor dog that concerns me. She is scratching herself raw. Does anyone have any remedies that have worked? I’ve done vinegar rinses, tea tree oil rubs, anti-itch shampoos, the allergy pills, the topical sprays and nothing helps. Also, I was wondering if anyone had a good flea repellent that is safe to put on my dog.
We have tented the house and sprayed the yard for fleas. We live in a rural area and it’s impossible to get rid of all the fleas. I tried Frontline, Advantage and Revolution. The problem is a flea bite allergy and not food allergy.

dog repellent spray

dog repellent spray

I got two cats in March, and a dog a few days ago.

One of my cats has always had the desire to pee on soft items that are not permanently in the living space. He has never peed on the carpeting, couch, or pillows on the couch, but he has peed on blankets on the floor and in my backpack on the floor.

This was tolerable because I could just make sure nothing out of the ordinary was on the floor.

Well, now he’s decided he’s gonna pee on the dog’s bed, which is a big cushion. Any blanket or bed I leave in the dog’s crate he will pee on. I want to keep the dog’s crate open so he can go in and out. I don’t think it’s a territory issue since he did it before the dog.

Short of the spray bottle, which I can only do if I catch him, and he doesn’t seem to give a s*** about, is there anything I can do? I don’t want the bed ruined totally.

Is there a pet repellent only for cats that won’t bug my dog?

Thanks!
I guess I should add that there are two litter boxes, two different kinds of litter, both of which he uses, and I am super clean with them (every day cleaning).

He has been to the vet and has no urinary tract infection. It is really JUST on out of place cloth items. Argh.

dog repellent spray

natural dog repellent

Both of my dogs have skin allergies and I’m apprehensive to put chemicals on them because my vet said it would probally aggrivate their skin. Do any of you have suggestions for natural flea killer?? I’ve heard of putting AC vinegar in their water cause it makes their skin taste bad, but that doesn’t sound like it would taste very good, plus the fleas have to actually bite them which I’m trying to aviod. Any other ideas??
They are a Jack Russell Terrier and a St. Bernard/Black Lab mix.

natural dog repellent