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check this link out...I may give one of thema try!
http://www.ehow.com/about_6609096_natural-mosquito-repellent-dogs.html
The only thing that really works in the mountains here for the flies, black flies, and mosquitoes (which can be literally maddening; I've seen people completely lose it) is 100% DEET, which I'd hesitate to put on a dog. I rarely resort to it, but I used 1/4 bottle on a summer weekend last year. It was bad below 5500'. But they were not bothering Gwynnie much -- the only place they could get through her fur was on her snout.
I don't think we can assume something is "better" because it is "natural". In addition to being ineffectual, citronella might be noisomely offensive to a dog (they'd prefer Eau de Dead Earthworm)
I believe tea tree oil can be toxic to dogs as well, and that was in the list on that site.
Cleanrun has this product which is from Neem trees, I haven't tried it myself but they are a pretty reputable place as far as dog products go.
http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&pr...
The best way to reduce the mosquito population at your home is to make your property unfriendly to the little buggers. There are some plants that people swear by, as well, which may or may not be worth a try.
They need standing water for their eggs and larvae, so try to remove or drain anything that might be collecting water from rain and sprinklers. Try to attract their predators to your yard. Birds and amphibians are pretty to watch and lovely to listen to, plus they can help to gobble up those mosquitoes. You'll also want to make sure that you don't use chemicals on your lawn or garden that could harm those predators. You could even put up a bat box if you don't mind bats being near your home.
I do have a friend who swears by lemon grass and marigolds (she has them planted everywhere in her backyard), but there's no telling if it's her flowers or her yard in general keeping the mosquitoes down.
I have been using this for the past month with quite a bit of success in repelling most bugs...
http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Only-Natural-Pet-Herbal-Defe...
It makes Waffle smell like a campsite, but he doesn't mind it.
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