Pet And Homeless Animals Care During Monsoon !

This is monsoon season. As a pet parent and as an animal lover you must be concerned for not only your pets' health but also you should take care of homeless animals too. Pets/ animal's life become extremely stressed during monsoon. What type of problems your pet and you suppose to face and how to combat with it. Due to high moisture content in the air, there is a tendency that your pet/ animals suffer from different diseases. 

Here are some useful tips for how to take care of your four legged furry babies during monsoon. 

* Very first thing is be sure that before monsoon starts, De-worming and all other vaccinations schedule should be updated. This is useful and essential during the monsoon season as it prevents your pet/ animals from monsoon related worst diseases like Distemper and Parvovirus and other issues. De-worming keeps their immune power good.

* Not only your Pet but all animals fear the noise of thunder storm, lightning. This is very stressful and scary for them. They become panic. You can easily recognize stress from its behavior. Behavior may show like salivating, shiver, tremble, rubbing or scratching paws against the door, floor,  wardrobes, furniture. They will walk behind you. At that  time pamper the pooch, shut all the windows and curtains. Keep some smoothing music/ television on. Talk polite words to them. They will feel comfortable and secure in your company. Do not take your pet for a walk at the time and ensure that he/she is not left alone in the house. 

* When it is raining avoid taking your pet for a walk without raincoat and boots.. If this precaution is not taken then due to exposure to mud and dirty water, pet's paws will get infected. And there are chances of fungal infection, skin diseases, ticks, etc. While walking you should lead and control on him so he should not try to pick or eat anything from the ground. It is very risky for pets' health.

* During rains after coming from a walk dry your pets' paw pads and body with a clean towel . Otherwise it will develop the fungal infections and other skin diseases.

* Ensure to cleaning and drying your pets' ears with soft napkin during monsoon. Due to high moisture content, wetness,  wax in ears will develop and will create a lot ear problems and ear infections.

* During rainy season keep your pet warm. He should sit or sleep on a warm bed with blanket. It will provide him comfort and secure. During this season there are chances that he may get cold, cough, fever, pneumonia, vomiting, diarrhea, gastro, etc.So keep all the medicines handy. 

* Food plays an important role in pet care . Choose a wise and balanced diet for him. During rainy season pets' diet should mainly consist of fiber rich food. Try to give homemade food to him. Avoid dairy products during monsoon as some pets grow an allergy to dairy products like milk. Buttermilk is good to give at that time. Banana is good for your pet as that help him who suffer from indigestion. 

* Reduce your pets' food intake during monsoon. It will help to digest the food and also will burn all the fats. Also avoid giving cold water and cold, spicy, oily food.

* Store commercial food/ excess food in proper containers.      

* Maintaining a good hygiene through cleaning your pet's water and food bowls  will help. 

* Regular exercise is must for the pet even during the season. Because during monsoon no more outdoor activities to do so indoor exercise and games will keep your pet fit and healthy . Avoid elevators instead use stair cases for coming up and down. It its a very good exercise for your pet during rains.. 

* In a lot stress, thunder, storm, flood pets/ homeless animals may run away and get lost. So make sure your pet is micro chipped. Because a micro chipped pet has the chance of being returned to owners.

* Remember monsoons may prove fatal for pet/ all homeless animals. So your careful monitoring is important and take quick actions in case of emergency.

The most important thing. Be kind not only to your pet but also to all homeless animals. They are the most sufferers. Homeless animals desperately  need us. Not only in monsoons but always you should support, protect and care for all animals. Do not ignore them. Do not give up on them. They are precious souls. They have no voice without you. Make a difference by saving homeless innocent lives. Start from today !