What to do if your dog is bitten by ants

After the dog is bitten by ants, it is recommended to use iodine for disinfection. Under normal circumstances, ants will release formic acid in the process of biting a dog, which can cause itching, redness and swelling of the dog's skin. For the above symptoms, it will usually disappear in about three to four days.

Precautions for dog disinfection

1. Choose a suitable disinfectant, and do not mix several disinfectants at will. Some so-called multi-effect disinfectants may not be able to deal with the corresponding problems, so disinfection is disinfection, cleaning is clean, or the consequences of leaving are better. There is a reference principle for choosing a disinfectant.

2. It is not that the higher the concentration, the better

Each disinfectant will have different disinfection consequences at different concentrations, such as bacteria, viruses, spores, etc. Both require different concentrations. If the original solution is used, the germs will directly enter the defense mode and start to go dormant, hoping that the environment is suitable for regermination-that is to say, the effect of disinfection is not achieved.

3. Disinfectants also need to work for a period of time

Disinfectants have an action process, and it is generally recommended that disinfectants act for 10-15 minutes. Spray on, wipe off. Even with traditional boiling water high-temperature disinfection, it takes more than 30 minutes to achieve the effect. Therefore, it is best to wait for a period of time after spraying the disinfectant before scrubbing.

4. The frequency of disinfection should not be too frequent

Disinfection is just to control the microbial biomass in a safe range, not to achieve absolute sterility. Therefore, if there is no major problem, routine disinfection can be done once a week, and the cycle can even be extended.

5. Take care of the dog when disinfecting

Disinfection is to wash away the disinfectant, not to dry it naturally. Let the dog step on the ground directly with the disinfectant, and the dog's paws will be stained with the disinfectant. Some disinfectants have certain rotten consequences, which are unhealthy for dogs’ feet, and some dogs have the habit of biting their paws, which may cause poisoning due to accidental ingestion.