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jmagerl - 19 Aug 2007 15:49 GMT

This is turning into a first class mosquito year for us in Chicago burbs
with all the rain. I'm feeling very sorry for all the outdoor cats and dogs.
Should I be? Do cats and dogs get mosquito bites that itch as bad as mine
(other health risks aside)? Thankfully, Mr. Bonkers is an indoor cat and
only has to deal with the ones that get inside. I feel like I'm a quart low
in blood by the time I walk the 20 ft to the car.

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Matthew - 19 Aug 2007 16:00 GMT

For you buy mosquito repellent that has deet in it

For animals it is about the same

I hope you realize that mosquito can be attracted by scents such as
deodorant and perfumes

I live in Florida where mosquitoes a re a problem all year round

> This is turning into a first class mosquito year for us in Chicago burbs
> with all the rain. I'm feeling very sorry for all the outdoor cats and
> dogs. Should I be? Do cats and dogs get mosquito bites that itch as bad as
> mine (other health risks aside)? Thankfully, Mr. Bonkers is an indoor cat
> and only has to deal with the ones that get inside. I feel like I'm a
> quart low in blood by the time I walk the 20 ft to the car.

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Cheryl - 19 Aug 2007 23:37 GMT

> This is turning into a first class mosquito year for us in
> Chicago burbs with all the rain. I'm feeling very sorry for all
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> deal with the ones that get inside. I feel like I'm a quart low
> in blood by the time I walk the 20 ft to the car.

Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes. They're bad here in MD too, though
as dry as it's been I can't imagine how they can even reproduce. I'm
glad Mr Bonkers is inside where he isn't in as much risk as he would
be outside.

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