Pet Care in Monsoon

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Pet Care in Monsoon


Pets are also prone to a number of infections during the monsoon and this season might not be very pleasant for them. Pet parents/owners have to take a lot of care to see to it that their pets stay disease-free this season.

“Happy pet care during the rainy days”

Here are few tips that could help in taking care of your dogs in monsoon.

1.Fungal infection in your dog’s paws, abdomen is a common in rainy season. You may also notice pimples, redness of skin or itching sensation. Please pay extra attention to keep your dog clean in rainy season and apply some anti-fungal powder regularly.

2.Dogs with closed ears run the risk of accumulating moisture which may lead to ear infections. Wipe your dog’s ears dry post bath or after he returns home from walk or rain.

3.Add fibrous fruits and vegetables into your dog’s diet, which will help his regular bowel movements, even if you don’t get a chance to walk too much due to rains. You should also try engaging your dog in some indoor exercises to prevent obesity.Try not giving your pet non-vegetarian food during the rains mainly because they might face some kind of digestion problem.

4.Monsoon showers are often accompanied by loud thunders which can scare your dog. To avoid this create a safe place for your dog where he can go to when frightened e.g. leave a bedroom door open if he likes to sneak under the bed.

5.Keep your dog’s sleeping area free of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and bugs as these can lead to tick fever and other monsoon diseases.

6.You may consider making dog wear a doggie raincoat.If your dog has a history of skin related allergies.

7.Provide your pet boiled or filtered water.

8.`Don not allow your dog to chew grass during the rains.

9.Monsoons lead to a rise in worm related diseases like anemia, general debility anorexia, dullness of 
coat and many other complications.De worm your dog regularly.


10.Dogs with really long hair and need to be scrubbed well during the monsoon.

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