Do you ever find yourself covered in cat fur and dog hair? You're not the only one! Every pet parent struggles with bits that their furbabies leave everywhere they go. With the monsoon season just around the corner, grooming your pet is more than just a solution. Monsoon showers can cause a drop in temperature, greener surroundings, and a cuddle-like mood. Pets are more susceptible to infections, skin allergies, parasitic infestations, and mud puddles from constant rain. Although your pets are prone to fall sick in this weather, with some precautions and grooming you can keep your pet happy and healthy.
Take care of the fur
When it comes to pet grooming , it's true that some dogs and cats require more attention than others, but no matter what kind of coat your furry friend has, he can benefit from grooming attention. Brushing your longer-haired pets, of course, keeps their hair free of tangles and mats. In addition to being really uncomfortable, mats allow dirt and oil to accumulate underneath so bacteria can grow, leading to sometimes serious skin infections. Shorter-haired pets don't get mats and tangles, but they benefit from regular brushing, nonetheless. Brushing is important for them as it helps maintain their skin and hair in good condition, removes any loose hair and allows you to spot problems (lumps and bumps on the skin or problems with the ears and eyes, etc.) before they get serious.
Deworm
Keep your pet up-to-date with their deworming and grooming routines. Long-haired breeds can get lice and tics during monsoons so it is important to trim and shape your pet's hair regularly. Shorter hair is easier to manage, which will help you save time and effort. Your pooch's fur attracts worms and can become a breeding ground of bacteria and germs in moist weather. Regular baths are a must. For long-haired breeds bath every five days boing boing and for short-haired breeds bath once a week is good enough. mighty cats on the other hand can take care of this problem on their own.
Keep your pet dry
It is ironic that pets hate baths, but love the rain. During monsoon season, your pet will be more likely to get wet in rain. Keep them dry and avoid excessive exposure to the rain. Your pet will smell if they are wet for too long and may lose their fur. If using a towel to dry their fur try to be gentle as aggressive rubbing can loosen their fur and in some cases even hurt them. Use a blow dryer to dry fur as gently as possible. Cold blow drying is as effective as hot blow drying and does not cause fur damage.
Pay close attention to your paws
If you take your pet for a walk, it is impossible to avoid getting their paws wet. The paws will come into contact with all the dirt and muck from the ground. You can prevent infections and infestations by trimming the fur around the paws and washing them after each walk. Water is good enough but using pet-friendly antiseptic wash is never 'too much'. Make sure you moisturize your paws after drying them.
Eyes nose and ear
Regularly cleaning your pet's eyes and noses is important. Use a cotton ball or a cloth to clean sensitive areas. Warm water is used to warmly wash the area. Ears are the most important area in this weather as ticks and leeches generally attach themselves in this area. You can use ear cleaning drops also. After you are done cleaning gently pat these areas dry.
Monsoons can be difficult, but we're here to help. Keep your pet's bowl clean and empty. React positively to thunder so that your pet does not get anxious because of the loud noises. Switch to boil drinking water to avoid any infection. You can make up for the short walks by engaging in indoor activities. Remember to take your pet along when it rains.