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[TuMicks]

If bitter apple spray does not work... try insect repellent. (Specifically DEET... the chemical ingredient.) Have you ever gotten that stuff in your mouth? Very icky. But having gotten it in my mouth, I didn't die... so it can't be awfully toxic. Dogs, with their exquisitely tuned sense of smell will not be licking it, only people are that stupid.

I have antiques and upholstered furniture. Cannot put up with chew marks. Not happening. Nope. Not even once. I sprayed a little area in an obscure place first to make sure it didn't damage finish or fabric. Then lightly sprayed the piece of furniture. And that one application seemingly works for life. 7 years and 2 dogs later, no chewing.

Got the idea from a hunter who had massively expensive shotguns. His dog never mouthed the stock, because he applied DEET to it.

Just a thought for what it's worth.

[sipsi]

If bitter apple spray does not work... try insect repellent. (Specifically DEET... the chemical ingredient.)

It's good that there's a harmless solution like this. Thank you very much.

[SunDance]

One other thing that works really well...if you can get it...is Vicks Vap-O-Rub. I used the lotion variety (not the greasy ointment) with Sunnie's puppies....ooh, they left things alone...the lotion cleans up nicely afterwards.

I've found that bitter apple and bitter cherry really appeal to dogs and don't deter anything.

[sipsi]

One other thing that works really well...if you can get it...is Vicks Vap-O-Rub. I used the lotion variety (not the greasy ointment) with Sunnie's puppies....ooh, they left things alone...the lotion cleans up nicely afterwards.

I've found that bitter apple and bitter cherry really appeal to dogs and don't deter anything.

Another great idea. Thanks. And yes, those sprays didn't work at all

[Sue]

If bitter apple spray does not work... try insect repellent. (Specifically DEET... the chemical ingredient.) Have you ever gotten that stuff in your mouth? Very icky. But having gotten it in my mouth, I didn't die... so it can't be awfully toxic. Dogs, with their exquisitely tuned sense of smell will not be licking it, only people are that stupid.

I cannot believe you would recommend using an insecticide to repel chewing.

In one word, sipsi, and anyone else reading this, DON'T!!!

DEET: this product is most commonly associated with insect repellents (mosquito sprays etc.) and is often applied in an aerosol fashion. It is often sold as a toxin that is "safe" for use on humans. It is also found in a number of garden pesticides, often in combination with pyrethrums. It is not, however, non-toxic, and dogs and cats are much more sensitive to the toxic properties of this poison. DEET is readily absorbed through the oral mucosa, respiratory tract and even the skin for that matter. Additionally, it allows other toxins to be transported readily through skin that might not so easily be absorbed that route otherwise. DEET poisoning in pets starts with drooling, vomiting and diarrhea, followed by tremors, coma and death (if enough is absorbed). Sound familiar? Seems most insecticide toxicities have very similar symptoms in our pets, making them very difficult to tell apart and treat appropriately. There is no antidote for DEET poisoning and all animals are treated symptomatically. Fortunately few deaths occur from this product, presumably as most dogs and cats don't come in contact with enough to kill them. But NEVER use mosquito repellents containing DEET on your pets or you could cause a fatal poisoning.


Read more: https://davesgarden.com/guides/articl...#ixzz3VmAKKMgK

Some other links on DEET toxicity:

DEET Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
Bug spray poisoning: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Safe Mosquito and Insect Repellent for Dogs and Cats

Again, please do not use DEET on a dog or cat.

[Sue]

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[AlexS]

It's good that there's a harmless solution like this. Thank you very much.

A toxin is not a harmless solution.

[sipsi]

A toxin is not a harmless solution.

I wasn't going to use it because I've just heard of it though. I'm about to do my research and thank you Sue for the reference

[charliebbarkin]

Please please please do not use insect repellent.

I have followed the training tips I posted to you with both of my labs and not one piece of my furniture has been chewed on. Ever. And I leave at least one dog out freely in my home while I'm out of the house. If you teach them, they learn. If you provide them with what they need, they won't even think about doing it.

You can do this! Practice and patience.

[sipsi]

Read more: https://davesgarden.com/guides/articl...#ixzz3VmAKKMgK


Some other links on DEET toxicity:


DEET Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
Bug spray poisoning: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Safe Mosquito and Insect Repellent for Dogs and Cats


Again, please do not use DEET on a dog or cat.

I didn't know what DEET is. OMG. It's shocking. But I guess TuMicks mentioned that dogs will never lick it. However I think it's something that no one can risk.