Dogs are very attractive to mosquitoes because they have a high body temperature and fast metabolism. These are characteristics that mosquitoes prefer, so dogs are inevitably bitten by mosquitoes. So what should you do if your dog is bitten by a mosquito? How long does it take for a dog to recover after being bitten by a mosquito? Next, let’s take a look at what to apply if your dog is bitten by a mosquito.
1. Apply soapy water
If the dog is only itchy and not swollen when bitten by a mosquito, the owner can immediately apply soapy water to the dog for about 5 minutes, and then bathe the dog with functional shampoo for dog skin to strengthen the dog's nutrition and promote skin recovery.
2. Use a dog-specific ointment to treat mosquito bites
If the bite site is severely swollen, the owner needs to disinfect the area where the dog was bitten and then use a dog-specific anti-itching and swelling ointment or spray. It will usually return to normal in about 1-2 days.
3. Take measures to prevent mosquitoes
If your dog is bitten by a mosquito, it will cause local redness, swelling, itching, etc., and may even spread certain diseases. Therefore, it is recommended that owners take anti-mosquito measures for their dogs, such as wearing anti-mosquito collars, anti-mosquito essential oils, and mosquito nets for their dogs’ kennels. It should be noted that the essential oils used by dogs must be specific for dogs to prevent harm to dogs.
Note: If the dog scratches during this period, the owner should stop the dog from scratching the area bitten by mosquitoes to prevent the dog from scratching the skin, causing wound inflammation and infection.