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Vets Share Monsoon Pet Care Tips Amid Heavy Rain Warnings

Vets Share Monsoon Pet Care Tips Amid Heavy Rain Warnings
A Pet Care Forecast for a Rainy Day · deccanchronicle.com

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.

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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