The monsoons are beginning to set in and a pet owner should take the trouble to protect the dog’s coat. Soon it will rain almost daily and it will happen usually just when you want to take your dog for a walk. The dogs need to pee and poop regardless of the rain. The dogs need their exercise as well so there will no choice but to take them out in the rain.
Why the extra care to protect the dog’s coat in the rainy season?
Keep the coat of your pet dry at all times. The humidity in the air and the coat getting wet during walks in the rain create all sorts of health problems.
- Ticks and fleas thrive on a wet coat which might cause related infections.
- The dampness of the fur also can cause various skin infections.
- Shedding of hair
- Excessive scratching and itching cause injuries to the skin surface as well.
- There will be an excessive dog odor in the house. [Purchase Pet Odor Removal Solutions]
How to protect your dog’s coat in the monsoons.?
Purchase a dog raincoat for your pet. Ensure the dimensions of the raincoat are suitable and comfortable for your dog. The hood/cape of the raincoat should approximately remain above the head during the walk. The raincoat should cover the length of the dog (from neck to tail). The raincoat when draped over the dog should cover most of the dog’s side. Ensure the dog can pee and poop easily with the raincoat. There should be free movement of the legs as well.
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Wipe the dog dry with a towel after the walk. Regardless of the use of a raincoat, the dog’s coat will get slightly wet after taking the pet out for a walk. Dry down the coat of the dog as soon as you reach home. The towel should be soft, should soak the moisture well, and should be easily washable for next time use.
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Regular Brushing of the coat of the dog is always recommended across all seasons. Once the coat has been dried, brush down the coat of the dog. Brushing the coat is an effective way to remove dirt, ticks as well as loose hair. It also energizes the skin and coat of the dog.
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Ticks and fleas are a problem the whole year round but specially so in the rains. Ensure that the coat of the dog is tick free and approach your vet in case you see them appearing on your dog or around the house. Click here to read about some home remedies that are effective for ticks.
Massage and bath is recommended.
Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil [Buy Online] is great for the coat of the dog as well as general health care [Learn More]. Coconut oil helps with dry skin and other irritations as well. Just pour a little bit of coconut oil on your hand then massage the oil into the skin all the while running your fingers through the fur. Coconut oil is a home remedy against ticks as well [Learn More].
Regular bathing of the dog with appropriate shampoos is a good practice to be followed. However in the monsoon season due to the weather condition ensure to bathe the dog when the sun is shining and the temperature is warm enough. The dog’s coat should not remain damp after the bath. [Bestsellers in Dog Shampoos & Conditioners]
About Author
Zarir Karbhari dedicates his waking hours to the welfare of stray and abandoned animals on the streets of Pune. He is a Civil Engineer by education and ran a software development company for over 25 years till his life quite literally went to the dogs.
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