RAINS RAINS HERE I COME ..

MOST COMMON AILMENT IN RAINY SEASON : leptospirosis , water borne diarrhoea , fungal skin infections leptospirosis can happen in pets like humans through water lodged areas exposure to poor health skin / skin with wounds or even through food or water contaminated by rats urine / feces PREVENTION : ANNUAL VACCINATIONS FOR YOUR PET AND STRICT HYGIENE MEASURES water borne diaseases avoid water lodging areas for walk to your pets , strict hygienic measures as sponge cleansing feet with antispetic wash and pet shampoos after every walk and through drying of feet and underbelly ! fungal infections contrary to belief , a dog requires bath more often than once a week , as climatic conditions in mumbai demand it . equally important is drying , preferrably blow drying of hair with a low intensity sound hair dryer.. also any foul smelling skin or any itchy / hairless patches should be brought to the vets attention on a priority basis diet ideally shuld be a commercial superpremium dry dog food and wet food as usual for any climate : no spicey / oiley / sweet / salty foods anxiety preferrably keep your pet indoors also keep the tv / radio / music on special pills ( melissa) now available for pets. contact your vet for the dosage suitable for your pet. rain care keep your pet dry , warm , indoors for most of the time check on his extremities if cold , provide warmth by way of heaters or heating pad or special winter clothing ..