Pets love summers as they can stroll outside. The gardens, swimming pools, long walks and the outdoor space is loved by the free willing furry friends. The warm season brings them the much-needed outdoor game sessions and thus makes them super happy. However, along with the rewards comes the caution. This can also be the time, when cats and dogs catch up on heat stroke, heartworms, ear mites, skin infections, insecticides and other summer diseases of the pets.
Pet parents need to be ‘summer cautious’ to keep their furry children healthy. They need to consult with the vet about the specific care of their pet. If you have a furry friend at home then you need to make changes in his life style, food and basic habits to keep him healthy in summer. You have to consider all the aspects like skin care, ear care and general health of the pet. It is not about being scared of the summers, it is just about being cautious.
Pet health tips for summer season:
How to take care of the pets while outdoors?
Warm seasons are perfect for playing in the garden, running around the bushes, enjoying the beach holiday and lots more. All these outdoor places are enchanting for your furry child but may breed some invite unwelcome threats. These times are hazardous for pet health.
Threat of toxic garden plants: You might not be aware about the fact that your beautiful garden may prove venomous for your pet. Lilies, African daisy, Aloe leaves, morning glory, oleander etc are some of the summer plants that may leave a toxic note on your pet’s body. So, collect a list of harmful plants from your Vet and just remove them from your garden.
Heat stroke: This could be a life-threatening problem for your pet. Heat stroke can happen anytime, within the car or during afternoon walks. So, be cautious about not leaving your pet in a parked car. Avoid this any which ways even if you think of keeping the glass panes open. Do not take your pet on walks in afternoon time. It will be scorching heat and your furry pal’s hot body may not be able to take more temperatures.
Sun shields: You must keep your pet’s skin shielded from the sun. Apply sunblock lotions at every 3 to 4 hours. Apply sunblock at less furry places like dog’s belly and ears. For cats, apply around the eyes and bellies. Ask a Vet about the pet specific sun protection product and use that only. Brushing the pet’s coat will help in improving his blood circulation. Improved blood circulation will help in regulating the pet’s body temperature.
How to keep it cool while the pet is indoor?
The inside environment should be kept cool by turning on the AC. You must keep water bowls at three to four places. This way, Fido will stay hydrated all the time. Give him food that is more fluid so that he does not miss hydration. Bathe him more than what you do in winters. Ask a Vet about summer safety tips for your pet. Discuss the do’s and don’ts.
General pet health care tips for summers:
Say no to worms: Worms and bugs become common in summer months. These are the times when parasites like fleas, ticks, hookworms, heartworms are more active. Your pet can become host to any of them. These parasites may cause diseases like dermatitis, stomach problems, heartworm infection, ear mites and more. So, ask your Vet for preventive treatments like NexGard, Heartgard Plus etc. Administer these treatments periodically to keep parasites and diseases away from your pet.
Keep a check on insecticides: Insecticides from your garden may enter the pet’s body through its paws. It will result in vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, abnormal heartbeat rate etc. While in summers, this can be an ongoing problem. You can use organic fertilizers and insecticides to make your garden free of toxic compounds.
No table scraps: Fatty table scraps and too much food would increase the amount of pet’s body heat. Do not indulge in giving extra food to your pet. Give light, non-fatty, easily digestible food. This will also help him regulate his body temperature.
Clean water: Make sure he drinks clean water. If he plunges in a pond full of algae then he is at risk of catching skin infections. Take care about these tit-bit matters and you will avoid many summer health problems for your pet.
Regular Vet visits: Be regular with your Vet visits, flea and tick treatments, heartworm preventives and vaccines to prevent the pet from contracting any diseases. Take Vet’s suggestion about summer safety of the pet and adhere to them.
Pet parents can easily manage summers. All you need is a little extra care of your pet. He can be fittest in this season by your gentle yet effective efforts. That’s it! Happy summers!
Pet health tips for summer season:
How to take care of the pets while outdoors?
Warm seasons are perfect for playing in the garden, running around the bushes, enjoying the beach holiday and lots more. All these outdoor places are enchanting for your furry child but may breed some invite unwelcome threats. These times are hazardous for pet health.
Threat of toxic garden plants: You might not be aware about the fact that your beautiful garden may prove venomous for your pet. Lilies, African daisy, Aloe leaves, morning glory, oleander etc are some of the summer plants that may leave a toxic note on your pet’s body. So, collect a list of harmful plants from your Vet and just remove them from your garden.
Heat stroke: This could be a life-threatening problem for your pet. Heat stroke can happen anytime, within the car or during afternoon walks. So, be cautious about not leaving your pet in a parked car. Avoid this any which ways even if you think of keeping the glass panes open. Do not take your pet on walks in afternoon time. It will be scorching heat and your furry pal’s hot body may not be able to take more temperatures.
Sun shields: You must keep your pet’s skin shielded from the sun. Apply sunblock lotions at every 3 to 4 hours. Apply sunblock at less furry places like dog’s belly and ears. For cats, apply around the eyes and bellies. Ask a Vet about the pet specific sun protection product and use that only. Brushing the pet’s coat will help in improving his blood circulation. Improved blood circulation will help in regulating the pet’s body temperature.
How to keep it cool while the pet is indoor?
The inside environment should be kept cool by turning on the AC. You must keep water bowls at three to four places. This way, Fido will stay hydrated all the time. Give him food that is more fluid so that he does not miss hydration. Bathe him more than what you do in winters. Ask a Vet about summer safety tips for your pet. Discuss the do’s and don’ts.
General pet health care tips for summers:
Say no to worms: Worms and bugs become common in summer months. These are the times when parasites like fleas, ticks, hookworms, heartworms are more active. Your pet can become host to any of them. These parasites may cause diseases like dermatitis, stomach problems, heartworm infection, ear mites and more. So, ask your Vet for preventive treatments like NexGard, Heartgard Plus etc. Administer these treatments periodically to keep parasites and diseases away from your pet.
Keep a check on insecticides: Insecticides from your garden may enter the pet’s body through its paws. It will result in vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, abnormal heartbeat rate etc. While in summers, this can be an ongoing problem. You can use organic fertilizers and insecticides to make your garden free of toxic compounds.
No table scraps: Fatty table scraps and too much food would increase the amount of pet’s body heat. Do not indulge in giving extra food to your pet. Give light, non-fatty, easily digestible food. This will also help him regulate his body temperature.
Clean water: Make sure he drinks clean water. If he plunges in a pond full of algae then he is at risk of catching skin infections. Take care about these tit-bit matters and you will avoid many summer health problems for your pet.
Regular Vet visits: Be regular with your Vet visits, flea and tick treatments, heartworm preventives and vaccines to prevent the pet from contracting any diseases. Take Vet’s suggestion about summer safety of the pet and adhere to them.
Pet parents can easily manage summers. All you need is a little extra care of your pet. He can be fittest in this season by your gentle yet effective efforts. That’s it! Happy summers!
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