It's something I came across whilst looking for info during a DEET -vs- Smidge - vs - Avon SSS debate on here.

Skin so soft might work just put on by spraying it on a brush or a towel (not directly onto her), people use it on babies so don't see how it might hurt a dog so long as she isn't ingesting it.Most Scottish tourist literature tends not to mention small little things like ticks and midges but we want you to enjoy your time at Suisgill, and hopefully come back year after year, so we thought we would take this opportunity to give you some insight into what to expect and how you might deal with the darling little creatures while you are here. They tend to inhabit moist, coarse, permanent vegetation in moorland and woodland – amongst the bracken is a particular hot spot – where they wait for an unsuspecting passer-by to brush past so they can jump aboard. Apiam Animal Health Limited and each of its subsidiaries ('Apiam', ‘our’, 'we' or 'us') take your privacy and security very seriously.

All of the ingredients are human grade, and include 20% Icaridin (the World Health Organisation's preferred repellent) which mimics the natural compound piperine, an essential oil in black pepper. Thanks to those fearless men and women, you can rely on Smidge to keep the beasties at bay during your next adventure. His lips and eyelids swell and look ready to burst and his entire body is covered in circular lumps which are 2 inches diameter and more.Not sure now how authoritative it was (I vaguely remember thinking it seemed reasonably convincing at the time, but it could be that I just wanted to be convinced) - it claimed that Avon learned that SSS was being used by American soldiers as a midge repellent, added a fairly low percentage of DEET into one version of it to make it more effective and marketed it as a repellent.

My dog is fine today, but one of the other dogs that was bitten yesterday had swollen lips and eyes. Mine set himself on fire sniffing candles at a friend's party (he had some knitted neck warmer thing on). She's been wormed and flea treated this week in preparation of our trip this weekend (We use the Bob Martin stuff), I was just worried about the possibility of midges and mozzies making a nuisance of themselves. Always take some kind of midge repellent or protection when you go out; it may not be midgey when you set off, but they can come out very quickly if the wind drops. If your vet is a poor communicator, you are concerned about the treatment he has prescribed for your dog, or you simply don’t get along, there is nothing wrong with getting another opinion.Mrs TentLife got bitten by something (not in Scotland), and whilst at the show she was given one of their bite relief products to try. The midge population can vary considerably from year to year, depending on the severity of the preceding winter and the weather conditions during their breeding season; a wet summer, for example, will help their breeding cycle and result in an increase in numbers. Apiam takes reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your personal information where it is no longer required.

Use caution when using citronella products around your pet, and make sure they don’t have access to any citronella plants in your garden. Made with a 100% natural and chemical-free formula, this spray is safe for use on dogs, horses, ponies, cats, and more. White wine vinegar, 1 litre water or you can use cold strong tea, half a 30ml bottle citronella oil and crushed garlic or powdered garlic. The answer is almost always to go back to your vet and talk to him about your concerns, or to get a second opinion. This clever accessory offers you peace of mind, especially at times where your pet is more vulnerable to insect-borne diseases.For example, we may need to refuse access if granting access would interfere with the privacy of others or if it would result in a breach of confidentiality. Citronella candles and oils are a popular mosquito repellent, but the citronella plant is toxic to pets. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. g. the provision of our veterinary services) or for purposes related to the primary purpose where it would be reasonably expected that we would use the information in such a way, or in other limited circumstances as set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act). I think it might be a mistake to assume that citronella (or whatever) is much safer because it is 'natural'.