Gnats/Flies around his butt?

[Gunsey'sMom]

Maybe this is normal? But I just wanted to ask anyway, there are little flies the size of gnats(maybe they are gnats) that buzz around Gunner's heiney when he is outside. Could this mean he has pararsites? I look at his poop every day and clean it immediately. I am gross too-and break it apart,smell it and inspect it to make sure he is doing okay.

Is there any problem that could arise from this-him getting worms or anything? Is there anything non harmaful to Gunner that could keep them away if it is a problem? I am in VA and maybe they are just here with the rising temps. Any and all responses-Thank You!!!

[SonnyRott]

LOL! Sorry, but this post cracked me up (in a good way)!

Gnats and black flies are out right now. What you are seeing is normal. It drives the dog nuts (no pun intended), but it is normal! They won't infect your dog.

[AngelBunny]

Sounds like black flies to me.

Starting about now, I keep an eye out on the region right below the nubs of my girls because of deer flies.

[Gunsey'sMom]

Thanks for the quick replies!!! It has been bothering me! What do deer flies look like? I watch his nub and his bum area too!

[AngelBunny]

Originally Posted by Gunsey'sMom

What do deer flies look like?

They're about the size of big, black house flies. They don't fly nearly as fast, tho, and are brownish in color. You'll know if a deer fly bites you--they HURT! I've seen my girls suddenly sit down and drag their butt along the ground because they were nailed by a deer fly.

[GypsysMom]

Yep Chopper is having the same issue little gnats he is very irrated by this but I guess we would to LoL His tail sticks way up so his butt is very visible
I was wondering about the parasites to but I saw nothing when I checked and he has had his vet exam just recently.

[Dugganmom]

deer flys SUCK...it hurts really bad when they bite...duggan gets an allergic reaction to those and black flies..when you see a deer fly you will be able to tell the difference. they always land on duggans butt and his snout...i dont think it means he has worms or anything he is just a big black dog and they are attracted to that...good luck

[livertw]

I slather my hands generously with Avon Skin-so-Soft then pat it around Daisy's ears and tail area. It repels gnats and skeeters for about 45 minutes. We don't have a fly problem, so I can't advise regarding flies.

[GypsysMom]

Originally Posted by livertw

I slather my hands generously with Avon Skin-so-Soft then pat it around Daisy's ears and tail area. It repels gnats and skeeters for about 45 minutes. We don't have a fly problem, so I can't advise regarding flies.

I forgot about that we used it for the horses when Flies were bad I guess you could probally use in in a spray bottle and spray on the coat and belly if flies get bad

ANY one have help on Poison Ivy I have that and a bad burn that I got riding on the motorcycle Im in such agony right now. I got posion ivy last yr so bad I had to go to the ER to have my wedding ring cut off I have done everything except going to the er

[ElsasFamily]

Poison Ivy remedies...Bleach. It will burn like crazy but it will clear it up fast. Leave it on for 30 to 60 seconds and then rinse it off.

If you have an aloe plant cut some of the leaves off open it up and cover the burn with it, then wrap some gauze or something to keep it in place. That should help a lot too. Keep it on at least 8 to 12 hours.

Sorry to hear you’re in such misery.

As for the flies I've been wondering if this would help rid them from my yard. It might be worth a try
http://store.arbico-organics.com/ben...nematodes.html

And I thought nematodes were only for Sponge Bob Square Pants

[GypsysMom]

bleach??? I have never heard of that kind of scary,
And I wish I had an aloe plant I have been using antibiotic cream and bandaids, I think the poison ivy is worse I cant handle itching

[livertw]

Two aspirin will help with the pain and agony of both the poison ivy and the burn.

[SonnyRott]

Rubbing Alcohol works great too. It burns, but immediately stops the itching and begins to dry up the poison ivy.

If you're like me and get it really bad, Prednisone is what the doctor's prescribe.

[Tracyd]

Here in the south we call those pestering bugs "pecker nats", for obvious reasons. LOL I'll have to try the skin so soft.

[GypsysMom]

Originally Posted by Tracyd

Here in the south we call those pestering bugs "pecker nats", for obvious reasons. LOL I'll have to try the skin so soft.

LoL that is too funny I know excatlly what you mean I am usuing alcohol btw it helps now im trying ice and milk (i read it online) I called my Dr. he is calling me something in, I get it real bad I found the plant but no way im touching it to get it out of here even with long sleeves and 2 pairs of gloves...


And the mosquitos are sooo bad here today I cant even take the dogs out potty without being swarmed