Is bug spray safe for dogs? What to know to keep puppies safe.
Mosquitoes, ticks and fleas can ruin a otherwise good day, but reaching for your own bug spray could land your dog in the ER. Here’s how to safely rescue your four-legged hiking companion. Like humans, dogs need bug spray, but the wrong stuff can be deadly (Photo: ирина Местьерякова/Getty Images) Published on June 19, 2026