Fly Strike
What can I
use to get the flies away from my dogs. An what can I do about the areas
where the flies are attacking my dog. They are open skin and very
painful.
Some flies like flesh flies, face flies, houseflies and blowfiles are attracted to blood. Keep your dogs ears and other areas free of blood. Bathe your dog at least weekly. Keep him indoors if possible. Outdoor fans keep many flies away. You can use fly trap bags, called Big Stinkies in my area. Hang them in the far corners of your yard to attract the flies away. Pyrethrin sprays and wipes are safe and partially effective. They must be applied every two to six hours, which is often inconvenient. Horse feed and tack stores often have better products than regular pet shops. I like the pyrethrin barn mister, that sprays an area automatically every fifteen minutes. Holiday and VIP pyrethrin fly ointment works on ear tips.
Bandages trap moisture and make wounds more attractive to the flies, so let wounds breathe. Consider fly masks and light covers to wounds if severe. Most of these flies breed in feces and garbage. Try to find the source and eliminate it.
Many cities have pest control abatement departments which may help clean up your neighbors and other areas.
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