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Vets Share Monsoon Pet Care Tips Amid Heavy Rain Warnings
The rainy season in India is here, and it is raining a lot.
When it rains a lot, pets can get sick.
Their skin, ears, and tummies can get infections because everything stays wet.
Vets say we should dry our pets well after a walk.
We should not give them too many baths.
Ticks and fleas like the rain too, so we need to watch out for them.
Dogs can get a sickness called leptospirosis from dirty water, and people can catch it too.
Puppies need their shots to stay safe.
If a pet is very tired, stops eating, or keeps scratching, it is time to see a vet.
The India Meteorological Department issued heavy-rain warnings across several regions in August 2026.
Veterinarians warn that monsoon dampness can cause skin, fungal, ear, stomach and paw infections in pets.
Experts advise drying pets thoroughly after walks instead of bathing them frequently.
Leptospirosis risk rises during the monsoon, and the disease can spread from animals to humans.
Puppies need special care including parvovirus vaccination, and indoor exercise is recommended for high-energy breeds.
- Who
- Pet parents and their pets in India, with advice from veterinarians Dr Ali Kapi, Dr Narendra Pardeshi, and Dr Madhavi Awale
- What
- Guidance on protecting pets from monsoon-related skin, ear, stomach infections, parasites, and leptospirosis
- Where
- India, including Pune
- When
- August 2026, during monsoon season with heavy-rain warnings
- Why
- Monsoon dampness, stagnant water, and increased parasite activity create conditions for pet health problems
Key facts
- Weather agency
- India Meteorological Department
- Warning period
- August 2026
- Main risks
- Skin, fungal, ear and stomach infections; ticks and fleas
- Zoonotic risk
- Leptospirosis can spread from animals to humans
- Vaccinations advised
- Leptospirosis and parvovirus (puppies)
- Experts quoted
- Dr Ali Kapi, Dr Narendra Pardeshi, Dr Madhavi Awale
- Key advice
- Dry pets thoroughly; avoid frequent bathing; maintain indoor exercise
Quotes
Dr. Narendra Pardeshi
Veterinary Surgeon at Small Animal Clinic, Pune
“"Pet parents should watch for persistent scratching, hair loss, red or itchy skin, ear discharge, limping, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, fever, unusual tiredness or changes in behaviour,"”
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“"During the monsoon, pets commonly suffer from skin infections, fungal infections, tick and flea infestations, ear infections, stomach infections and paw problems caused by constant dampness,"”
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