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How can I protect my dog's nose from mosquitoes in the yard?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 72 lbs

This afternoon I took my dog ​​out to the yard as usual, and when I came in, he had his nose full of mosquitoes. What can I do to prevent this from happening?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on June 2nd, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! be sure that Toby is on heart worm prevention which is a parasitic disease from mosquito's. If he hasn't been on prevention he should be tested and started. There are a few products that are license to repel mosquito's: Vectra 3D, K9 Advantix II and Biospot. You can try to rub some Avon Skin So soft on his face (avoid eyes and moth) before letting him out at dusk. I wish you the best!

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