ABP Live Pet First | How to Protect Your Pet This Monsoon: 8 Essential Tips To Keep Your Furry Friend Healthy and Happy

As monsoon arrives, pet care guides suggest a proactive approach to keep animals healthy and comfortable amid higher humidity and damp conditions. The article emphasizes that increased moisture can lead to skin infections and that outdoor activity may decline, requiring adjustments to routines. It outlines practical steps to protect dogs and cats, including monitoring fur dampness, drying legs, and using properly fitted rainwear during walks. The guidance also highlights the importance of nose and ear hygiene, as well as bathing with appropriate anti-tick and flea shampoos, followed by thorough drying with a low-heat dryer.

Further tips address living space and diet for the season. It recommends cleaning bedding and bowls regularly, ensuring fresh water daily, and storing uneaten food properly. Grooming should be increased during the monsoon to manage shedding and check for ticks or skin issues, while trimming paw hair helps prevent moisture buildup. Finally, owners are advised to adjust diets as outdoor activity wanes, offering more frequent, smaller meals or switching to moist foods to maintain energy and digestion.