Thurston Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Our family have just become the proud owners of a 5 year old Maltese, who has been blind since birth. We have had him for three weeks and his other senses are amazing. We sometimes wonder if hr really is blind. Anyway, It is important that his food and water bowl are always kept in the same place so he can find them. We keep one outside near his kennel and one in the laundry near his mat where he sleeps on cold nights. BOTH containers are contaminated with sugar ants. Millions of them. I have looked at ant rid products and they al read they are unsafe for animals to consume. Does anyone have any suggestions please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RANDCMOORE31 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I've had this problem before - and have successfully used either outdoor insect surface spray - or ant spray to great effect. Of course, you need to move the bowls etc. while you spray and keep the dog away until dry - but this offers protection for quite a while. I usually spray a no go zone of a metre around the bowls etc. If you see a return of the ants - it just means it's time to spray again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 some great natural tips here: http://safeandgreenliving.blogspot.com/2009/05/natural-ant-deterrent-tips.html lemon juice / cinnamon / vinegar / ground garlic look like it might do the trick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 google "ant proof dog bowls" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I used an 'ant proof'bowl successfully and have passed it on to my mum to use as she was having problems with ants. It is basically a bowl with a moat around the edge that you keep filled with water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Talcum powder around the bowl. Works brilliantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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