True or False: DEET is dangerous for mosquitos AND your pet

DEET can irritate or poison pets, causing digestive or neurological signs. Use pet-appropriate preventive products under veterinary guidance.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.