Things You'll Need
- Mentholated topical cream
- Pyrethrin spray
- Petroleum jelly
- Cotton pad
- Soap
- Water
- Antibiotic ointment
Instructions
Apply a mentholated topical cream to the tips of your dog's ears, suggests the American Police Canine Association. Scents, like menthol, can help repel flies from your dog.
Ask your veterinarian for a pyrethrin containing spray. You can apply the spray to your dog's ears. Alternatively, you can combine the spray with petroleum jelly, according to Pet Education. You can coat your dog's ear with the pyrethrin and petroleum jelly mixture using a cotton pad.
Keep your dog indoors during the day, when biting flies are present. This is also important if your dog already has bite wounds.
Remove fly attractions. Clean fecal waste in your yard daily. Also keep your dog's food indoors and keep your dog free of odors.