Monsoon Care Tips for Dogs
Jasdeep Singh
Monsoon is a time when some of us (and our pets!) love to step out in the rain for a little bit of fun. It is also a time when germs are more common, and skin infections and other irritants can cause all sorts of infections and inflammations. We don’t want that happening to our furry friends! Read on, for some Papa Pawsome tips on how to take better care of your dog during the monsoon.
The Diet
Just as we tend to change the foods that we eat during monsoon (who doesn’t love a steaming cup of tea or coffee on a rainy day!), a few changes can be good for your dog as well. Ensure that it drinks enough water, as the climate prevents the urge to reach for the water bowl just as often as in the summer months. Also, old or ailing pets may do well to be given warm foods.
Do give your dog sanitized water, and never let him drink from stagnant water, especially during the monsoon. Stagnant water is a common breeding ground for mosquito larvae – and yes dogs are prone to colds and touches of flu and even pneumonia, just like we are.
Visits to the Vet
This is especially important if you have a young puppy, but goes for dogs of all ages. Puppies love to put everything in their mouths, and monsoon, with its flowering fauna, can also mean an increase in germs all around you and your dog. Regular visits to the vet take on all the more important during the monsoon when germs are breeding all over.
If it is time to deworm your pet, perfect – do so during the rainy season to keep him worm-free and tummy pain-free during the season. It is also good to have a vet examine your dog during the monsoon for any possible secondary infections and allergies during this time of the year.
Don’t forget the Bathing Times!
If you own a naughty little guy who loves playing in the water, as so many of us do – it can be a serious health hazard for the reasons listed above. The answer to that is clear – to increase the frequency of bathing times!
- Shampoos
- Massage Oils
- Waterless Shampoo
- Fur Serum