Monsoon Diaries of A Furry: How To Take Care, What To Wear, & What To Eat?

The monsoon season brings rains with it in full swing and it becomes crucial as a pet parent to ensure that your fur baby is protected and safe from the tip tip barsa pawni! While the rain does offer the much-craved respite from the harsh summers, we cannot deny that this season also brings added health troubles such as itchiness, water-borne diseases, and pests. But furry not! We mean ‘worry not’ as we have you covered. 

How To Take Care of Pets During Monsoons?

• Keep an eye on the coat and ears: Since monsoon season inspires several insects to come out & frolic, hence, it is important to keep checking the fur baby’s coat and ears for any signs. All you have to do is run your fingers through their coat and check the inner sides of the ears gently. Other places that you can check are the abdomen and the neck areas. Make sure you also examine any bumps that you come across. 
• Dry does the trick: It is okay to take long walks in the rain with your fur baby but when you come back, you give them a nice rub with anti-fungal dry shampoo. Make sure that their fur is nice and dry. Get a warm and clean towel and dry the coat with it. You can even use a blow-dry to dry out the fur and coat completely. 
• Make a safe space: Furries can feel overwhelmed when thunder strikes. Help your pet feel better by creating a safe space for them where they can snuggle and rest. You can decorate their bed with their favourite toys and comfort them with a treat or two when it starts to rain cats and dogs. Check out the extensive range of dog treats and cat treats to reward them when they feel sad or low here. 

• Rains mean deworming: Since worm-related ailments and respiratory infections are on a high during the rainy season, make sure that you deworm your fur baby right on time. Also, check that you are up to date with the immunization schedule before the onset of the rains. 

What to Eat? 

• Introduce a Fibre-Rich Diet: Sometimes, the rains can slow down or reduce furry strolls to a bare minimum. This lack of exercise is one of the major reasons for irritable bowel. Here, the inclusion of fruits and fibres in your furry’s diet can help. Fibres and fruits help in ensuring their poop cycle remains regulated. Healthy options include sweet potatoes, green beans and pumpkin. 
• Ward Off Infections: The right diet has a lot to contribute when it comes to warding off infections in the monsoon season.  Apart from including fibrous food in your fur baby’s diet, make sure that you give them plenty of indoor exercise so that their weight remains healthy. 
• Build Up That Immunity: The monsoons call upon eating a wholesome and balanced diet that includes Vitamin C, E and Omega 3 fatty acids. They not just help in building immunity but aid the skin in enhancing its barrier role. Omega 3 fatty acids also contribute to the reduction of shedding and catching skin infections that are on the rise during monsoons. 
• Avoid Raw Meat: We agree that protein is important for the furries to stay active and happy but do NOT feed them raw chicken or meat during the rainy season as it is difficult to digest & hence, puts a lot of stress on the intestines. If you want to give your fur baby a diet rich in protein, you can select a dog food that has adequate protein content. 

What to Wear? 

• Raincoat: As pet parents, we can ensure our furry’s safety during the strolls with a comfortable and chic raincoat. With a raincoat, you can also avoid mud and dirt accumulation on the coat. It keeps the fur protected against fungal infections as well. 
• Harness: Make sure that you invest in a strong and sturdy harness to walk your fur baby during the rainy season. This is one of the most important dog accessories. It helps in making sure that they do not pull and toggle on a slippery road. A proper harness also helps in walking without putting strain on your pooch’s throat. 
• Reflectors: Since the rains make the surroundings dim, it is better to opt for a harness and leash that has reflectors, even dog collars. This helps in increased safety and does not make you or your pooch invisible to the drivers on the road. 
• Hi-Quality Microfiber Towels: Use a good-quality microfibre towel to dry out your furry coat once you are back from the walk. Keeping the fur baby’s skin and coat dry is essential as it helps in warding off skin infections. It also helps in relieving the skin of any dampness. 
• Tick & Flea Repellents: A tick and flea repellent spray will come in handy during the rainy season. You can spray it on your pooch before taking them out for a stroll. It also discourages the pests from jumping onto your pooch’s coat. 

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These were a few important tips and tricks that you can follow to make the monsoon season more comfortable for your fur baby. 

For further information, please feel free to reach out to our experts who are just a woof away! 

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