Monsoon Care for Dogs.

While the rains during monsoon provide us and our pets with much needed break from the sweltering heat, it’s an absolute downer for every dog to stay indoors during the rainy season.

As a responsible dog owner, you should prepare your dog well before you go out together, and even when you stay inside your home. Activities should continue even if it is raining. 

Dogs are creatures of habit. You shouldn’t let the rain alter their routine or they will stress out and affect their physical and psychological health. The rain is not good if you and your dog are not prepared. It’s not only cold, but it’s also very wet out there. Making sure that your dog is healthy even when he does his daily walk in the rain, it’s essential for your furry friend’s well-being.

It is never an excuse for a dog to stay cooped up inside when it is pouring out.

Rain, shine or snow, they still need mental and physical stimulation. You can engage them in indoor games.

All you need to do is be aware of the safety and protective measures when it is time to walk in the rain. You are not the only one who needs to stay dry. Even if dogs are covered with fur, they still need to be shielded from the elements.

Take care of your dog during the rainy season and you will have a loyal friend for years to come — rain or shine.


Here are some simple tips to protect your dog this monsoon.

                                           

Remember, pets are prone to water-borne disease or skin infections during monsoon.


Vaccination and de-worming must be done by a vet before monsoon begins

The high humidity levels in monsoon makes the wet fur smell due to breeding of fleas and worms, and it can also lead to fungal infections. In addition, the cold weather can cause coughing, sneezing, and cold in pets. Monsoon season also brings mosquitoes which can transmit life threatening diseases like canine malaria, dog heart-worm, West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis.

Common fungal infection causes itchy skin Rashes and burns and is rampant in the rains.

When cats come in contact with rain, they are prone to upper respiratory infections. Take your pets to the vet regularly.

It is necessary to de-worm your pets periodically.

Avoid providing cold food or water to your pets. Meat, chicken and oily food should be avoided as a wrong diet can upset your pet’s digestive system.

You should not store food and water in open air because it will get contaminated. This can lead to digestive disorders and gastroenteritis. The ideal diet for your pet in monsoon is clean drinking water and cooked food.

Avoid long walks with your pets and do not allow them to play in water-logged areas as pests and mosquitoes breed here.

Don’t allow pet to keep smelling anything lying on the road, during rainy season. There are increased chances of infection and germs that cause considerable harm to your pet.

The pooch must wear a muzzle while going out.

After every outing, clean your dog’s paws and keep them dry.

To make a paw solution at home, combine vinegar and warm water, some iodine, and anti-fungal shampoo. This will get rid of the fungi on your dog.

Ringworms can be contracted by humans, so you make sure this condition is treated by you.

Place booties or bandages on your dog’s infected paws.

Give your pet baths with an antiseptic shampoo.

Do not bathe your pet frequently, as it makes your pet prone to fever and cold. You should never give bath to your pet more than once a month in monsoon.

Dry-bathing your pet is ideal during monsoon.

Without proper consultation from your vet, you should never use new product or medication.

Any foul smell, itchiness or hair fall must be brought to the notice of a veterinary doctor.

Regular grooming, including nail clipping, ear cleaning and dental check-ups must be done.

Increase the fiber content in your pet’s food.

Limit the food intake for your pets as they are usually not taken outdoors for a walk to burn the calories in the rains.

Provide comfortable, dry bedding to your pet, and keep them away from any rain splashes to avoid dampness.

You can also get some fashionable raincoats, socks, shoes for your pet from a local pet store.

  

These pet tips for monsoon season are very important for any healthy domestic animal.

The tips aren’t very hard to practice.

It is very little that you are giving to your faithful, undemanding pal.

                                            

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