2 weeks ago
Vet Shares Monsoon Care Tips for Dogs and Cats
When it rains a lot, dogs and cats can get sick more easily.
A dog doctor named Nishanth Verma from Delhi gave some helpful tips.
Dogs love to jump in puddles, but wet paws can get sore and infected.
After a rainy walk, you should wash your dog's paws and dry them well, especially between the toes.
Dogs with floppy ears can get ear infections, so their ears need gentle cleaning.
You should not bathe your dog too often, only every two or three weeks with special shampoo.
Cats need care too, like a clean and dry litter box.
Rainy weather brings ticks and fleas, so pets need medicine to keep them away.
Pets should drink fresh water and not drink from puddles.
If it is raining too hard, you can play indoor games with your pet instead of walking.
If your pet seems very sick, you should visit the veterinarian.
Delhi-based veterinary surgeon Nishanth Verma says pets are most prone to waterborne diseases, pododermatitis and ear infections during the monsoon.
Owners should rinse mud off paws and dry between toes and paw pads after rainy walks to prevent pododermatitis.
Dogs with floppy ears, such as Cocker Spaniels and Beagles, face higher risk of ear problems in wet weather.
Nishanth recommends bathing dogs once every two to three weeks with an antifungal shampoo to avoid stripping natural oils.
Warm, humid monsoon weather increases ticks and fleas, so vet-approved preventive treatments and regular coat checks are advised.
- Who
- Delhi-based veterinary surgeon Nishanth Verma
- What
- Shared monsoon care tips for pets, covering paws, ears, bathing, ticks and fleas, food and water, and indoor activities
- Where
- Delhi, India
- When
- During the monsoon season
- Why
- Pets are most prone to waterborne diseases, pododermatitis and ear infections during the monsoon and cannot tell owners if they have a health problem
Key facts
- Expert
- Nishanth Verma, Delhi-based veterinary surgeon
- Main risks
- Waterborne diseases, pododermatitis, ear infections, ticks and fleas
- Paw care
- Rinse mud with clean water and dry thoroughly between toes and paw pads after rainy walks
- Ear care
- Gently clean outer ears with a cotton pad; avoid inserting anything deep into the ear canal
- Bathing frequency
- Once every two to three weeks with an antifungal shampoo
- High-risk breeds
- Dogs with floppy ears such as Cocker Spaniels and Beagles
- Tick and flea prevention
- Vet-approved spot-on treatment, oral medication or collar
- Warning signs
- Persistent itching, redness, swelling, ear discharge, limping, vomiting, diarrhoea or unusual lethargy
Quotes
Nishanth Verma
Delhi-based veterinary surgeon
“Pets are most prone to waterborne diseases, pododermatitis and ear infections during the monsoon. It is important to take extra care of them because they cannot tell us if they are facing a health problem.”
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