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My dog gets bitten by mosquitoes. Are homemade repellents effective?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 4 months old

Mike is disturbed by a lot of mosquitoes at night. What are some good homemade mosquito repellent?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 24th, 2017

Did you ever use for yourself any homemade mosquito repellent that actually worked? if i have to guess the honest answer will be no, because there are non, and this is exactly the same for dogs. one good product that repels mosquitos in dogs is called K9 Advantix II, it is also a preventive for fleas and ticks.

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