Mosquito Bites in Dogs: Dangers, Prevention Tips, and the Best Dog Skin Repair Balm
Protect your pup!
Summer means sunny days and outdoor fun—but it also means mosquitoes. And while we humans know how irritating mosquito bites can be, mosquito bites in dogs are more than just an itchy annoyance. These pests can transmit serious diseases like heartworm, and cause painful skin irritation.
At Tailored Tails of Lubbock, we’re committed to helping you protect your pet's health and comfort. Here’s what you need to know to keep your pup safe—and how our Dog Skin Repair Balm can help soothe mosquito-bitten skin.
Why Mosquito Bites Are Dangerous for Dogs
Mosquitoes are small, but the health risks they carry for dogs are big. Some of the most common dangers include:
🦟 Heartworm Disease in Dogs
Heartworm disease is one of the most serious mosquito-borne illnesses for pets. Mosquitoes transmit heartworm larvae when they bite, and over time these larvae grow into worms that live in the dog’s heart and lungs—causing coughing, lethargy, and potentially heart failure.
👉 Learn more about heartworm prevention from the American Heartworm Society.
🦟 Skin Irritation and Allergic Reactions
Mosquito bites can cause severe itching, swelling, and redness in dogs, especially in those with sensitive skin. If your dog scratches excessively, it may lead to broken skin and infections.
🦟 Transmission of Other Diseases
Although rare, some mosquito-borne viruses such as West Nile Virus can affect dogs.
Dog Mosquito Protection: How to Keep Your Dog Safe
Protecting your dog from mosquito bites—and the diseases they carry—is essential during mosquito season.
✔️ Use Heartworm Prevention Year-Round
Consistent heartworm prevention medication is the #1 way to protect your dog from mosquito-borne illness.
✔️ Avoid Peak Mosquito Hours
Try walking your dog during midday when mosquitoes are less active.
✔️ Apply Vet-Approved Mosquito Repellents for Dogs
Never use human bug sprays on pets. Check the label or consult your vet to be sure the repellent you’re using is safe for dogs. We like Vet’s Best Natural Mosquito Repellent Spray.
✔️ Soothe Bites with Natural Dog Skin Care
If your dog does get bit, soothe their itchy, irritated skin with our Proprietary Dog Skin Repair Balm. This all-natural, non-toxic balm is specially formulated for dogs and 100% ingestible, promoting safe & fast healing and providing relief from irritation.
✔️ Remove Standing Water Around Your Home
Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Regularly empty buckets, plant trays, and kiddie pools to reduce mosquito populations in your yard.
The Best Natural Skin Care for Dogs: Our Skin Repair Balm
Dogs scratch. It happens. But untreated mosquito bites can turn into infected wounds. Keep your pup's skin healthy with our Natural Dog Skin Repair Balm—made with gentle, nourishing ingredients to help heal minor irritations, cuts, and bites safely.
Protect your dog this mosquito season—and every season.
✔️ Practice prevention.
✔️ Use safe, natural products.
✔️ Keep their skin healthy and protected.
