Can I use vinegar as a repellent for mosquitos and fleas for my dog?

I wanted to know if I can just rub some on their coats to keep away mosquitos and fleas away. There are rabbits that can sometimes carry fleas that go from yard to yard. Please advise. It will also help my pocket. I have 3 dogs. Thanks AheadCan I use vinegar as a repellent for mosquitos and fleas for my dog?
Vinegar is not going to do anything. I use a mixture of water, lemon juice and cayenne pepper with a few drops of eucalyptus oil in it. Works good although you do have to make sure the whole dog is covered. I use a sprayer and spray my hand and wipe it on their faces and underside. You can use a wash cloth too. Another recipe that works very well is:


Home-Made Bug Repellent Spray





1 Large Lemon





2 Sprigs Of Fresh Rosemary





One Quart Of Boiling Water





Remove water from stove or microwave.





Slice lemon as thin as possible and place in water with the fresh rosemary. Cover with a towel and let it steep overnight. Strain and pour into spray bottle.





Spray liberally onto pets as you rub the hair in both directions or for pet鈥檚 sensitive/afraid of the spray bottle, you can soak a washcloth and rub it on that way. Use as needed.





Works for fleas, gnats, flies and mosquito鈥檚.





You can find fresh rosemary at your local grocery in the organic section of the produce department.





Keep refrigerated.Can I use vinegar as a repellent for mosquitos and fleas for my dog?
I give my dogs brewers yeast and garlic tablets daily and I make a spray made of 1 cup of water with 4 drops of Tea Tree Oil and 4 drops of Lavender Oil. Shake well before spraying on the dog. This can also be used on humans.





You can also use a mixture of Avon Skin-So-Soft, vinegar, and eucalyptus oil as a bug repellent for humans and animals.





Boil a cup of water and add one teaspoon of rosemary, then strain it and spray or pour over dog after it cools. It's supposed to repell insects.





ETA: do not use K9 Advantix, there have been several cases of nuerological problems from this product. I had a dog that had uncontrollable seizures and had to be euthanized because of it. My current vet will not even sell this product because of the possible adverse reactions to it. Harmful chemicals are not the ONLY way to repel insects.





Rescue member, Do you think that chemicals do not harm dogs? They do, just as they do humans.
I don't know if it will work as a repellent. But i know apple cider vinegar mixed with dish soap will kill fleas, and it is safe for puppies and kittens.
Frontline is only about fifteen dollars a tube and will actually work if you split the tube between the two dogs. All the clinics in our area sell it one tube at a time, so hopefully, yours will too.


Vanilla will help to repel mosquitos.
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If your goal in doing something like this is to protect your dog from heartworm, I wouldn't count on it. I know about trying to save money, but I wouldn't want to save a few bucks at the expense of my dog's health, and I'm sure you wouldn't want to either. Heartguard very good to protect from heartworm and there are other products like Frontline Plus that really are a money saver in the long run for fleas, ticks, etc
You can find cheap and safe methods of getting rid of fleas at http://pests.in/fleas.html
I don't think this will work and may even damage the dog's hair and skin. Good luck
You absolutely CAN use vinegar on your dogs' coat. It makes for a great ';shine'; rinse for show dogs :-) I use it on my mantle Great Dane before shows and his coat absolutely glistens.





But it won't do a darned thing to keep away fleas and mosquitos.





Various essential oils can help repel fleas and mosquitos - namely cedar, eucalyptus, lemon, citronella and neem. I make a mixture of them, added to steeped lemons (slice whole lemons and put in pot to boil. Turn off once it starts to boil and let cool for about 4-6 hours, then drain liquid into spray bottle).





If you want to treat your yard, try finding some food-grade diatomaceous earth. This is a natural product (as long as it's food-grade and doesn't contain any insecticides) that you can sometimes find at garden stores, but I'll provide a link to a good place to find the food-grade version without pesticides.





Diatomaceous earth, or DE as it's otherwise known, is a white powder that is a dessicant (removes moisture) and when crawling bugs come in contact with it, it dries out their shells and they die.





You can dust your entire yard safely (as long as your dogs aren't out there with you, you take out your contact lenses if you wear them, and wear a particle mask if possible - inhaling it can dry out your sinuses and eyes and cause discomfort) with this without worrying about your children or pets coming into contact with it once the dust settles.





I dust about once a month during summer months. We've not had a flea in years and I've not had the need to use topical flea killers like Frontline, etc.





You can also dust your house, your garage, etc. If you can stand to let the dust settle into your carpets for a few days. I also apply along baseboards in the house and in corners and LEAVE there to kill unwanted crawling pests.





As for mosquitos, keeping your yard mowed SHORT, making sure there is no standing water around, and using a garlic based spray can do wonders for controlling mosquitos.





Links to follow.
No. There are sprays and liquids sold specifically to repel mosquitos on dogs and the ONLY thing that works to keep fleas off your dog is a topical liquid applied every single month, without fail, to the back of the dog's neck - right onto the skin.





Use Frontline or Advantage - Advantix if you have a tick problem in your area.





All these ';home remedies'; do is irritate the dog's skin and make him sick.