With the warm and humid summer air, mosquitoes are out in full force. While mosquitoes drive humans crazy with their incessant bites, dogs too, can be affected by these pests. Just like humans, dogs can get mosquito bites. Even though their fur protects most areas of their body, your dog’s ears and nose, and other exposed skin areas are susceptible to the mosquito. These bites can result in mere itching, but dogs can also catch infectious diseases from mosquitoes such as heartworms.
Some symptoms of heartworm disease in dogs include:
- Coughing
- Lethargy
- Vomiting
- Difficulty breathing
- Fainting
- Intolerance to exercise
The best way to prevent heartworm disease in your dog is to control the mosquito population around your home and put your dog on a preventive medication. In order to manage the mosquito population around your home you can:
- Change dogs’ water bowls frequently
- Remove standing water
- Avoid walking your dog in marshy places
- Put screens on windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home
- Use insect repellent with caution, products with DEET are not approved for use on cats and dogs.
- Keep pets inside in the early morning and evening when mosquitoes are most active
- Contact Consolidated Pest Control to help you manage the mosquito population around your home and keep your pets safe!
If you are worried about the mosquito population around your home, contact us today! Don’t let mosquitoes take over! We want to make your yard a safe and inviting place for your family and pets this summer.
