This product has been made to help dog owners protect their dogs from the insects that continually bother them on a daily basis in the summer. There are also many different bug repellents out their made for dogs that really don't help them at times, cost money and are bothersome to the dog itself.
There are many different types of flies in the world that bite both people and animals. Usually dogs attract flies when they are in a dirty environment or have not been cleaned and groomed for a while. Although, most times there is no reason behind why flies bite dogs, it’s a natural phenomenon. As mentioned above there are many types of flies, specifically those that bite. There are biting flies, example deer flies that live in places where there are many animals present as they breed in manure or decaying grain feed. Deer flies are some of the largest flies in the world and can be found in North America. They are known for producing extremely painful bites, due to their scissor like mandibles (teeth). However, the irritation caused by the bite of a horse fly is not lasting. Female horse flies feed on blood, while males seek nectar and sugary liquids and they tend to live in warm temperatures. Another type of fly, is the Biting Midges who are biting flies commonly found near the coast. Adult sand flies measure only 1 to 3 mm in length and are capable of fitting through fine, mesh screens. They breed in salt marsh areas. Larvae thrive in mud and can sometimes be seen swimming freely in infested waters. Larval biting midges pupate at the water’s edge or on floating sticks and leaves. Finally there are black flies who live in the United States but are mostly found up North. They are active during the day and are found near water, biting both humans and animals.active during the day and are often found near moving water. They will feed on humans and animals.
These flies especially can cause skin irritation and itchiness. Dogs usually lick, chew rub or scratch their bites leading to injuries and then flies trying to lay eggs in the wound. They can also become anemic by losing a lot of red blood cells that are essential to deliver oxygen and nutrients all over the body. Adding to anemia, the dogs skin can also be infected by the bacteria that the flies carry around. It is said that flies carry at least 100 different diseases, which they transfer by landing on waste materials before landing on exposed foods, skins etc. The flies larvae (maggots) can also penetrate the dog’s skin, resulting in severe irritation and then bacterial infection. This is called Myiasis and it often occurs in dogs that are neglected. This disease also occurs during the warm weather season (e.g. Summer) when most flies are out. To treat Myiasis the maggots need to be removed by a vet or owner, disposed and then the dog needs to be cleaned thoroughly Finally, flies also tend to bit in the more sensitive parts of the dogs, such as the muzzle and the ears that can also lead to bacterial infection. Once these infections are noticed they are immediately to be taken to a veterinarian for further direction. Other biting flies are the rodent bot fly and bluebottle fly that are very similar to the flies above.
Fortunately there are many methods to protect the dogs from the flies. Such as keeping the dog indoors during the day time, to prevent the flies from reaching it. Also, close of all areas where the flies could enter, for example close or screen doors and windows and vents, keep garbage cans clean and closed etc. However, these are preventive measures. We wanted to create a bug spray that will protect the dogs from the bugs but still be safe for them to use.
There are many different types of flies in the world that bite both people and animals. Usually dogs attract flies when they are in a dirty environment or have not been cleaned and groomed for a while. Although, most times there is no reason behind why flies bite dogs, it’s a natural phenomenon. As mentioned above there are many types of flies, specifically those that bite. There are biting flies, example deer flies that live in places where there are many animals present as they breed in manure or decaying grain feed. Deer flies are some of the largest flies in the world and can be found in North America. They are known for producing extremely painful bites, due to their scissor like mandibles (teeth). However, the irritation caused by the bite of a horse fly is not lasting. Female horse flies feed on blood, while males seek nectar and sugary liquids and they tend to live in warm temperatures. Another type of fly, is the Biting Midges who are biting flies commonly found near the coast. Adult sand flies measure only 1 to 3 mm in length and are capable of fitting through fine, mesh screens. They breed in salt marsh areas. Larvae thrive in mud and can sometimes be seen swimming freely in infested waters. Larval biting midges pupate at the water’s edge or on floating sticks and leaves. Finally there are black flies who live in the United States but are mostly found up North. They are active during the day and are found near water, biting both humans and animals.active during the day and are often found near moving water. They will feed on humans and animals.
These flies especially can cause skin irritation and itchiness. Dogs usually lick, chew rub or scratch their bites leading to injuries and then flies trying to lay eggs in the wound. They can also become anemic by losing a lot of red blood cells that are essential to deliver oxygen and nutrients all over the body. Adding to anemia, the dogs skin can also be infected by the bacteria that the flies carry around. It is said that flies carry at least 100 different diseases, which they transfer by landing on waste materials before landing on exposed foods, skins etc. The flies larvae (maggots) can also penetrate the dog’s skin, resulting in severe irritation and then bacterial infection. This is called Myiasis and it often occurs in dogs that are neglected. This disease also occurs during the warm weather season (e.g. Summer) when most flies are out. To treat Myiasis the maggots need to be removed by a vet or owner, disposed and then the dog needs to be cleaned thoroughly Finally, flies also tend to bit in the more sensitive parts of the dogs, such as the muzzle and the ears that can also lead to bacterial infection. Once these infections are noticed they are immediately to be taken to a veterinarian for further direction. Other biting flies are the rodent bot fly and bluebottle fly that are very similar to the flies above.
Fortunately there are many methods to protect the dogs from the flies. Such as keeping the dog indoors during the day time, to prevent the flies from reaching it. Also, close of all areas where the flies could enter, for example close or screen doors and windows and vents, keep garbage cans clean and closed etc. However, these are preventive measures. We wanted to create a bug spray that will protect the dogs from the bugs but still be safe for them to use.