While the monsoon showers are a welcome break to us, they can make our pet’s life more stressful. 

The monsoon season increases the moisture content and humidity in the air, inviting various infections such as cold, fever, respiratory diseases, and gastrointestinal problems such as loose motions in your pets. Therefore, you need to take special care of them with the onset of the monsoons.

Monsoon And Pet Health

If you have a furry pet at home, the high humidity levels during monsoon can make their furry coats moist, which can be a breeding ground for disease-causing pathogens. This can lead to foul smell emanating from your pets and also make them prone to infections. 

In order to keep your pets comfortable, you need to make sure that their surroundings are clean, warm, and dry. You can keep them outside or if you intend to keep them inside your home, give them an open well-ventilated space.

Pet Care Tips During The Monsoon

Here are some effective pet care tips to keep them healthy and happy during monsoons:

1. Pet Grooming

The high humidity levels during the monsoon can create a foul smell in the fur of your pets. Therefore grooming should be a regular part of your pet care and it includes:

  • Bathing your pet.

  • Cleaning their ears.

  • Drying them properly.

  • Brushing and trimming their fur.

  • Clipping their nails.

  • Brushing their teeth.

Don’t forget to apply anti-tick lotion and flea shampoo during their baths. With these practices, you can keep dirt and fleas away from your pet’s fur.

2. Pet Nutrition

Nutrition plays an important role in keeping your pet healthy.

  • The ideal diet for your pet in the monsoon season is freshly cooked home food, or dog food and clean drinking water.

  • Avoid storing food and water in the open, as it can get contaminated.

  • This can lead to digestive disorders in your pets.

3. Pet Walks and Fun Games

Make your pets stay active and get sufficient exercise.

  • They tend to feel lazy during the monsoon season and hesitate to move. 

  • Regular exercise and walks keep your pets cheerful and energetic.

  • It also improves blood circulation, muscle coordination, flexibility, and strength.

4. Pet Raincoats

Pet raincoats are a good option during the monsoon season.

  • It helps prevent infections caused by wet paws. 

  • Further, your pet is prone to catching a cold during the monsoon season. 

  • Therefore, make sure they refrain from playing in the rain.

5. Pet Vaccination and Deworming

Vaccination and deworming is an essential part of pet care.

  • You should take your pets to a veterinary doctor or an animal care specialist for vaccination and deworming as per the schedule. 

  • Deworming is a simple medical procedure in which a veterinary doctor administers medication to your pet through their mouth or gives them injections to keep them parasite-free.

These easy-to-follow tips will go a long way in keeping your pets healthy and active during the monsoon. Till then stay indoors, stay safe, and enjoy the rains!


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