It's not for spraying on human skin so I would think it wouldn't be good to spray directly on your dog either. My lab had a reaction from one of the collars with permethrin so I would never take a chance of spraying her. Once you put it on if your dog has a problem there is no way to remove it.

 

I would never spray permethrin on my dogs.

 

Farmers put it directly on cattle and other livestock. Supposedly safe for dogs. A buddy of mine sprays his labs regularly during bird season and has for many years. Bad for cats when wet.

 

I wouldn't spray it on my dog, but I would spray his bed and any other area that he might sleep.

 

We use Seresto collars on our dogs and the cat. Have had no problems with either ticks or fleas. I do spray all my outdoor clothing with permethrin. It works. I would not spray it on an animal.

 

No, I would not. I've had good luck with Neem oil and/or Cedar oil. Both of these are essential oils and natural repellants. I also use Frontline Plus year round.

 

I spray it on my dog. Works great, there are even explicit directions on the concentrate I use for dogs. I loved seresto but my dog had bad reactions to where the collar was on his neck.

For those of you who say it is not for human skin, that is not completely accurate. The problem is human skin immediately starts to break down the permethrin rendering it ineffective for long term protection, hence spraying on clothes and allowing to dry. Also permethrin is used to treat scabies in humans, normally in a cream at 5% (10x the strength used for clothes) and is even safe for babies over 2 months, although it is an irritant to some.

 

I spray my horses down with it all the time.It's not toxic.They say not to spray it on your skin because it won't bond to it.

 

I wouldn't do it as an everyday treatment (I use a chewable) but I've sprayed it on their coat before a hunt a few times and I know other bird hunters that do this as well. Avoid their eyes.

 

Never use it on cats.

 

If they were outside dogs I would say use seven dust on them and their bedding. We use it in our hounds and it works great.

 

I have used it on my dogs and their website covers it too. Dogs and Permethrin

 

Permethrin and Pyrethrin (Flea Product) Toxicity in Dogs

Permethrin and Pyrethrin (Flea Product) Toxicity in Dogs

www.petplace.com

I would be very careful of the dosage.

 

🌭 Is that stuff Flammable and what does it taste like?

 

I'd take my chances with permethrin over Lymes any day.

 

Permerthrin is safe at the recommended concentration, but should only be sprayed on once every 2 weeks

 

I've never sprayed it directly on my dog, but I've used this stuff on her bed, kennel, etc... It's specifically for dogs, in fact that's where I buy it...the dog section at Rural King.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/martins-flea-tick-mange-dip-1-pt?cid=Shopping-Google-Product-1133298&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-oqdBhDfARIsAO0TrGGAVza4WYigU13cTHgMW80I9Luxh0YqdI_70E8RopLXslYK622Ob5MaAqSOEALw_wcB

 

I recently found "Wondercide" a non-chemical spray that has many good reviews. Chewy has it. Haven't used it yet but I'm hoping it works well enough to avoid the pharmaceuticals. Probably won't know until spring.

 

Two things here. Even water is a "chemical" so not sure what a "non-chemical" spray is but I'd be interested in what it actually is.
Two please check in to Chewy's donations to anti-hunting organizations. Do what you want with your money but I can't support them.

 

Like others have said, spraying your dog with permethrin is just fine. And the only reason you don't spray permethrin on your skin is because it doesn't bond, making it ineffective.
I recommend buying Bravecto to control fleas and ticks, one piece every 3 months and it's 100% effective.
Surprising how many gun dog owners refuse to use the best that's available for your Best Friend!

 

Just checked to verify before I typed this.

K9 Advantix is 44% permethrin. The drops are applied directly to a dog on the back of its neck. Not sure what spray others are concerned about, but doubt it’s at that level of concentration.

I use Advantix on my dogs. It really works well. I had a weim (best dog I’ve ever had) years ago. He got Lymes pretty bad. We did get him antibiotics, but his joints were never the same. Annual Lymes vaccine and lots of permethrin for this guys dogs.

 

I do. Or I wouldn't have a dog in the woods. Nonnegotiable to keep ticks out of the house with kids. Just a quick fine mist on the chest, neck, belly and legs. Back doesn't need any and I don't chance spraying the head. Do it when she's ready to roll so she won't lick it.

 

And then the kids or grandkids pet it and put their fingers in their mouths. No thanks

 

I have sprayed my dogs with permethrin for years.
People have an unwarranted fear of this chemical that has been around for decades and is used in very high concentrations directly on human skin to treat scabies. Tick diseases are far more likely and far worse for your longevity than anything permethrin will ever do to you or your kids.
Even with cats, it's the 10-20-40% stuff that is potentially harmful to them, not the .5% ( one half of one percent) that we use.

 

If you had some worries I would just buy your dog a vest and spray that down. I’m sure that would be sufficient. Mine dog just uses the simparica chewables and I’ve never found a tick on him.

 

No matter what you use with your dog as tick prevention, you're still introducing some type of poison to your dog.

 

I tend to agree with this. I am not saying that every dog that comes in contact with it will die from some terrible disease but anytime you introduce a chemical repetitively into a living being it’s not good for them. With that being said I am not saying I don’t use it or it doesn’t work well. I am saying you should be aware that too much of anything is not good.

 

Don't get the stuff near a cat. I've used other dips for the dogs.