Monsoon Care 101 by the Expert

After the harshness of the summer season, the monsoon season brings a bucket full of joy to the sullen sweat-faced moods. As much as this season is symbolic of lush green surroundings, yummy snacks, and romantic drives, it also brings various challenges to the pet parents. During the rainy season, our furries are more susceptible to skin infections, indigestion, mood swings, etc. 

However, these can be managed with some precautionary measures and loads of woofy love. Here, we will discuss certain factors on how to take care of our fur babies during the monsoon season. 

Prep-Up With a Furry Monsoon Care Kit 

• Dog Raincoat: An expected rain shower is a possibility during the monsoon season. A raincoat will keep the fur protected irrespective of it. Hence, it is a good idea to invest in one.

• Reflective Harnesses & Leashes: Poor visibility is a thing during the monsoon season. To avoid sudden mishaps, get your furry reflective harness and leashes. Make sure these are dry when your pooch puts them on. 

• Pee Pad: Rain showers can interrupt your pooch’s walking schedule. That does not mean he won’t want to go ‘pee-pee’. Keep a pee pad indoors for those ‘oopsie’ moments. 

• Tick & Flea Repellents: Walking through wet grass or leaves is a direct invitation to ticks and fleas. To avoid this, spray your fur baby’s paws (paw cream) and coat them with a good-quality tick and flea repellent spray. 
• Dog Shoes: While walking through damp streets, the paws of our furries can come in contact with stuff like the infected urine of other animals. This can lead to diseases like leptospirosis. Hence, invest in waterproof dog shoes. 

After-Walk Clean-Up Essentials

• 1 large mat for the pooch to stand on for clean-up 
• Microfiber towel for coat drying
• Pet wipes for paw cleaning
• Paw sanitizer
• Dog brush for coat brushing and tick or flea checking

For the Happier & Healthier Woofs!

• Regularly groom and deworm your pet to avoid monsoon-related diseases that are caused by bacteria.
• Make a switch to boiled drinking water to protect your fur baby from digestive ailments.
• Keep your furry indoors as much as possible as excess dampness can lead to respiratory issues. When stepping outdoors, make sure to dry the fur baby’s coat and furry with a microfiber towel immediately.
• Since the floors get cold during the monsoon, it is safer for the furry to sleep in a dog bed and under a blanket. Set pet mats at various spots in the house. 
• Challenge their mind with loads and loads of fun toys so they do not feel sad or become destructive out of boredom.
• It is common for the digestive health of our furries to go weak during the monsoon. Hence, feed them a vet-prescribed diet only. 

Common Diseases or Illnesses To Watch Out For

Skin Infestation through Ticks & Fleas

• Get regular pet grooming done. 
• Avoid taking them through damp areas.
• Use tick and flea repellents.

Diarrhea

Common in pets during monsoons since the food remains undigested in their intestines for long.

Indicators

• Loose motion
• Loss of appetite
• Unexplained weight loss
• Stomachache

What can you do to help?

• Feed them plain curd 
• Stick to a vet-prescribed diet

Respiratory Disorders

A cold during the monsoon can lead to bacterial and fungal infections such as pneumonia in our pets.

Indicators

• Runny nose
• Lethargy
• Appetite loss
• Breathing difficulty

What can you do to help?

• Keep your dog dry. 
• Avoid walking them through dense or damp areas
• Blow-dry their lush coat after a bath.