5 minute guide to pet care during monsoon

The pet care mantra during the rainy season need not be too complicated. A prevention here and a precaution there is all that’s required to ensure your little darling stays warm and protected. Here’s a five-minute guide on how you can ensure your pet stays safe and cheerful this rainy season:
Food basics
Choosing the best feed for your pet is crucial. A well balanced diet chart prepared by your pet’s vet will help you manage your pet’s health better during the rainy season.Monsoon is the time when your pet’s outdoor activities get restricted to home or your building premises. So, a well balanced feed loaded with the required protein and nutritional elements becomes an important determinant for your pet’s health. Planning a diet that is not entirely different from the routine is one big challenge that every pet owner comes across, especially during monsoons. So, gradually adding and omitting certain things that are going to help boost the metabolism of your pet will help during the rains.
Groom it right
Making your pet feel dry and warm is important during the rains. It is but a natural instinct for any creature to seek out some soul drenching moments during the rains. So, while you allow your pets to indulge in terrific moments, make sure to dry their fur. Moisture, as most of the pet owners are aware, is going to affect their health. As you arrange for a warm and dry comfort zone, frequently grooming your pet’s hair, giving a thorough pedicure, ensuring the fur remains dry all the time enables your pet maintain good hygiene.
Give that protection T
here are funky options aplenty for protecting your little one during the rainy season. While the quintessential raincoat is not only must for your pet during monsoon, it will also ensure your pet stays cocooned and not exposed to the moisture outside. Since outings are a must for your pet’s health, a protection gear like a comprehensive rain gear that include things like a leash umbrella, rain boots (only if your pet is comfortable in those) for your pet will ensure your pet stays doesn’t catch hold of any fever during the rains. Before trying all the accessories on your pet, it is even more important to find out how comfortable is your pet wearing those.
Game on
Rain or shine, the exercise regimen should go on. The downpour should not limit your pet’s scope of daily activities. So, getting yourself involved with some interesting indoor activities will help both of you rejuvenate. Burning the calories on a daily basis is equally important for your pets. So, how much of physical activity your pet gets to have per day, needs to carefully analyzed basis the quantum of feed that he/she receives.
PET TIPS
-Arrange a comfort zone for your pet which will keep her/him warm and dry, away from moisture
-Prevent your pet from spending too much time in air conditioned rooms
- Expose your pet to sunlight whenever possible during the day when the sun is out
- Follow a strict monsoon diet regimen
- Get the necessary vaccinations recommended by your vet on time, without fail
- Protect him/her with accessories like raincoats
- Provide a well balanced feed that is replete with all nutrients which will help your pet’s weight management during monsoon better
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