After a dog is bitten by an ant, it is recommended to use iodophor for disinfection. Under normal circumstances, ants will release formic acid when biting dogs, which can cause itching, redness and swelling on the dog's skin. The above symptoms will generally 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, clean is clean, or the consequences left behind are better. There is a reference principle for choosing disinfectants.

2. The higher the concentration, the better

Each disinfectant will have different disinfection effects at different concentrations, including bacteria, viruses, spores, etc. All require different concentrations. If you use the original solution, the germs will directly enter the defense mode and begin to sleep, hoping that the environment will be suitable for re-germination - which means that the disinfection effect will not be achieved.

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

Disinfectants have a process of action. It is generally recommended that disinfectants act for 10-15 minutes. Spray on, wipe off. Even if traditional high-temperature boiling water disinfection is used, it will take more than 30 minutes to achieve the effect. So it’s best to wait for a while after spraying disinfectant before scrubbing.

4. Disinfection frequency should not be too frequent

Disinfection only controls the microbial biomass within a safe range, rather than achieving absolute sterility. Therefore, if there are no major problems, routine disinfection can be done once a week, or even the cycle can be extended.

5. Take care of your dog when disinfecting

Disinfection means washing away the disinfectant, not letting it dry naturally. Let the dog step directly on the ground with disinfectant, and the dog's paws will be stained by the disinfectant. Some disinfectants have certain corruption effects and are unhealthy for dogs’ feet. Some dogs have the habit of biting their paws and may be poisoned by accidental ingestion.