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Is baby mosquito repellent with essential oils safe for dogs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 40 lbs

I want to know if it’s safe using baby mosquito repellents on my dog the ingredients are soybean oil, rosemary oil, citronella oil, geranium oil, Cedar wood oil, peppermint oil and lemongrass oil. It is 100% percent DEET free

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 23rd, 2018

Hello. I would be very hesitant to recommend any product containing essential oils be used on dogs, but if a very light wipe was used, avoiding any areas easily reached by the dog licking, then occasional use should be fine. Just do not go heavy at all. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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