As the monsoon sets in it’s important to know what you can do to make sure your dog is taken care of in the best way possible. Here are some dog care tips to tide you over this monsoon.

1. Keep Your Dog Dry this Monsoon

The simplest and most important thing you can do is keep your dog dry this monsoon. Raincoats specially made for dogs are handy. Avoid puddles since this water could be contaminated.

2. Extra care for Dog Paws, Ears and Tummy.

Dogs tend to pick up fungal infections this season. Hence it is important to keep their paws and abdomen areas clean and dry. Watch out for ear infections.

3. Safe Drinking Water

It is recommended that you boil the water you feed your dog. If not, make sure s/he’s drinking what you’re drinking!

4. High Fibre Diet

K9 of Mine has a comprehensive article on why fibre is good for your dog. “Fiber helps to regulate intestinal function, promote colon health, slows the absorption of glucose into the blood and support healthy gut flora.”

5. Regular Dog Grooming

Whether you do it at home or visit a professional make sure your dog is being regularly groomed. This is a great way to keep your dog clean. It is also the best way to nip any infection in the bud.

6. Prevent a Tick and Flea Infestation

This is that time again! Use an anti tick and flea treatment. Make sure you regularly check to see if there is any infestation.

7. Create A Safe Space

The monsoons, especially thunderstorms, are likely to be a scary time for your dog. Make sure you’re around to soothe his/her anxiety. If there’s a frequented safe space then make that comfortable.

If you’re interested in professional dog grooming please take a look at our dog grooming packages. These include basic services like a bath and tidy. We also offer tick and flea baths.

Dog With Blog has more dog care tips to share. Ritika Tiwari writing for The Weather Channel speaks to a vet for a more in depth look at illnesses this monsoon. They also have a lovely video that inspired ours!! We end this with a heart warming story of how Puneites are taking care of street dogs this monsoon. Enjoy the rains!

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Summer is here and although the rains have managed to bring down the temperatures a bit it still looks like it’s going to be a hot summer. So let’s take a look at some cat care tips to survive this summer and thrive in it. Even though cats are much better equipped than dogs to deal with the summer heat a little help from you will ensure that your cat stays safe and healthy.

Heat Exhaustion/Heat Stroke in Cats: Warning Signs

• Excessive grooming
• Restlessness
• Heavy sweating through paws
• Rapid breathing
• Red mouth and tongue
• Lethargy
• Stumbling
• Vomiting

Heat stroke is dangerous. Hence it is important that you contact your vet as soon as you notice any distressing symptoms. Read more about heat exhaustion and heat stroke in cats on PetMD and Pet Health Network.

Cat Care Tips: Keeping Your Cat Cool This Summer

Care Tip 1: Provide Shade

Provide shaded areas in your garden, terrace or balcony that your cat likes to hang out in.

Care Tip 2: Provide Water Sources

It’s extremely important to make sure your cat stays hydrated in the summer months. Make sure you leave enough of water lying around in bowls, topped up, in areas that your cat hangs out in. Make sure the water is fresh and cool.

Care Tip 3: Frozen Water bottles

Pop some water bottles into your freezer. When frozen, wrap these bottles in towels and place them in places where your cat sits (or rather lounges!). Make sure the bottles don’t leak. This will ensure your cat has a cool place to lie in.

Care Tip 4: Ventilation

Make sure the fans are on when your cat is indoors. Keep windows open. Have screen fitted so there’s air circulation without the fear of your cat escaping out.

Care Tip 5: Sunscreen

Cats get sun burnt. If you have a cat who loves the outdoors it might be good to get a cat safe sunscreen. Speak to your vet about what sunscreen would be best suitable for your cat. Photo by Tobias Weinhold on Unsplash

Care Tip 6: Cat Grooming

It’s important that you brush your cat regularly. Summer is a time for a spurt in shedding in some cat breeds. You will minimise the occurrence of hairballs as well as help keep your cat’s coat light.

You can also visit a professional pet groomer who can give your cat a professional grooming session. Any issues your cat may have can get flagged soon. This helps keep your cat safe and healthy.

Do take a look at some of the cat grooming packages that Pawpad offers. You can call 9663077496 to book your appointments. Pawpad offers cat exclusive grooming days to ensure minimal stress to your loved one.

Here’s a lovely video that sums it all up! To A Lovely Summer!!

Please Note: The information in this article is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to be read as a substitute for medical advice.

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Summer temperatures in Bangalore this year are set to touch the 40 degree mark! With dwindling green cover and global warming Bangalore will see one of the hottest summers this year in 2019. Animals, unlike humans, tend to suffer a lot more. It’s really important to watch out for signs of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sun burns and foot pad burns in pet dogs. Here are some handy tips on taking care of your dog this summer in Bangalore. Don’t let Bangalore’s soaring temperatures get to your pet or to you!

Heat Exhaustion/Heat Stroke in Dogs: Warning Signs

• Heavy Panting
• Heavy Drooling
• Agitation
• Breathing difficulties
• Increased heart beat
• Dizziness

Heatstroke is an emergency and it is really important that you take your dog to a vet as soon as possible. If you want more information on caring for your dog during a heatstroke do look at these websites: RSPCA and Blue Cross for Pets

If you want to read more about which dog breeds are more likely to get a heatstroke you can head to Vetted.

Dog Care Tips: Prevent Heatstroke This Summer in Bangalore

Dog Care Tip 1: Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!

Keep cool water around for your dog that is accessible. Carry water for your dog when you take her/him for a walk. Spray your dog with water – Have fun! If you can invest in a small pool that your dog can use to cool off. Use water as much as possible to keep your dog cool this summer.

Dog Care Tip 2: Limit Exercise

Dogs sweat through their noses and their paws. Some dog breeds with flat noses like pugs, dogs who are older or overweight can end up with heatstroke with just a bit of running around. Make sure that their run around time is limited.

Protect your dog by walking them either in the early mornings or late evenings in order to minimise the impact of the heat. And remember Tip #1 Carry water for your dog. If you find that your dog is panting give them water.

Dog Care Tip 3: Never Ever Leave Your Dog in the Car

Temperatures in cars rise within minutes putting your dog in acute distress and danger. Even with the windows rolled down this is a ticking time bomb. It is important that you make sure to take your dog when you leave your car and if you cannot then leave your dog at home.

Dog Care Tip 4: Get a Deshedding Treatment

A deshedding treatment at a pet grooming parlour is one of the ways of keeping your dog cool this summer. Some dog breeds that have double coats like the husky should never have their hair trimmed or shaved. It’s important though to have them deshedded. Deshedding is a grooming method which removes all the dead hair that generally leads to matts/tangles/knots in dog fur making it clumpy and painful. Having a deshedding treatment keeps the fur light and your dog cool. Book an appointment at your dog’s favourite pet spa and Bangalore summer heat will be a breeze!

Do take a look at Pawpad’s Deshedding Service for Dogs

Dog Care Tip 5: Get A Haircut

One of the times that we humans tend to hit hair salons is in the summers driven by the constant thought “I want to chop my hair off NOW!!”. So as a pet parent imagine what it must be like to carry around all that long hair in this summer heat!

Schedule a haircut with your pet groomer. Some breeds should not have their hair trimmed, cut or shaven. But most breeds benefit from a good haircut. Check with your groomer about what would be best for your dog.

Take a look at Pawpad’s dog grooming services that include haircuts.

Dog Care Tip 6: Make Some Ice Treats for Your Dog!

We’re off treating ourselves to yummy yummy ice-cream with a perfectly good excuse of summer heat. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to treat our loved ones to some ice treats as well? If you’ve seen a dog play with an ice cube during the summer it is a sight you will not want to have missed ever. So do head off here to this wonderful blog post for DIY Summer Treats. Send us pictures!
Note: Please do check with your vet about giving your dog ice treats as some breeds may have uncomfortable reactions.

That’s the end of our dog care tips. For those of you whose hearts melt for street dogs do leave water around that is accessible for them. Remember to change the water regularly. You will be thanked with all the love possible!!

If you have any more dog care tips on how to keep your dog cool this summer in Bangalore please do leave them in the comment section. And let us know how you and your pet are getting along this Bangalore summer. Stay Cool! Stay Safe!!

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