Mosquito Bites and Dogs

Getting bitten by a mosquito is annoying enough for humans.  But for dogs, a mosquito bite can be more than just an itch and an annoyance.  The dog parasites that these mosquitoes carry are called heartworms.  And unless your dog is already taking some sort of preventive care from this dog parasite, one bite from an infected mosquito, and your dog can be seriously infected. Below are some suggestions to help prevent the infestation of heartworms.

1.  If possible, give your dog an all natural raw food diet that is rich with raw garlic and a generous amount of yeast.  These foods are helpful in repelling mosquitoes from the dog’s skin.

2.  To further minimize exposure to mosquitoes, minimize the likelihood of getting infested with this dog parasite, you should keep your dog indoors during the night.  You may use a natural insect repellent when she has to go outside.