Monsoon Pet Care: Common Infections And Health Problems Faced By Animals During The Rainy Season

Monsoon Pet Care:  Rain brings with it relief from the high heat of summer. With the cold weather outside, the coziness of the home appears more appealing. However, rain is also synonymous with dampness and a moldy environment at home due to the constant accumulation of water in the surroundings.

Humid and moisture-ridden weather brings a host of health issues for not just you but also your pets. With furry coats and uncovered paws, their contact with the outside world in the rain makes them vulnerable to several infections and illnesses that can range from bacterial to gastrointestinal. 

For pet parents, it becomes a time of crucial observation and care to keep their pets safe and clean. 

Common Monsoon Illnesses in Pets 

If you have a furry friend in the home, then you need to be on the lookout for the common infections that can affect animals during the rainy season. 

Fleas and ticks

A common parasitic infection in pets during rain is fleas and ticks. The warm and humid weather during monsoon is the perfect recipe to invite fleas and ticks onto your pet’s skin. Ticks and fleas are a kind of ectoparasites that host on the body of animals, sucking blood from them, and reducing their energy levels and nutritional health.

Common symptoms of fleas and ticks include excessive scratching, licking, and biting at the skin. 

To prevent parasitic infection, like ticks and fleas, ensure you keep the resting area of your pet clean. Clean and dry their coat after every trip to the outdoors and use a good anti-tick and flea shampoo to bathe them. 

Fungal Infections 

With their thick fur and sharp paws, pets are more prone to retaining moisture that can be a breeding ground for fungal infections like yeast infection and ringworm. 

Prevalent symptoms of fungal infections in pets are discoloration, itching, redness, skin sores, inflammation, and scratching on the skin. 

If there is a respiratory fungal infection, then symptoms can range from coughing, sneezing, difficulty breathing, to nasal discharge.

Avoid fungal infection in pets by always pat-drying their coat and using a blow-dry on the lowest cool setting to dry them completely. 

Clean their paws thoroughly after every walk as they come into contact with the mud, dirt, and more on the path.

Gastrointestinal Issues 

Digestive problems are common in humans and pets alike. When out on the walks, pets tend to sniff and ingest many bacteria or protozoa found on the surface of things and soil. This can lead to health problems like vomiting, diarrhea, and worms in the stool.  

Discourage the practice of licking and ingesting things from outdoor surfaces in your pet to keep them safe from digestive health problems. 

Pet parents are responsible for reading their furry companions’ food habits and any symptoms that might suggest that they are uncomfortable or suffering, to avoid monsoon bone health issues and infections in the animals at home.

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