The summer season can prove to be a tough time for a gullible pet as it is also the playing season of your pet’s enemy- fleas and ticks. Apart from these nasty parasites, the season also demands constant check on your pet’s diet and his daily water intake. The need for daily grooming of your pet also arises in summer to avoid skin allergies and other discomforts, which this hot season brings in a pet’s life.
Common Diseases That May Affect Your Pet This Summer
Flea Infestation
Pet parents know the long association of fleas with the summer season. External parasites such as fleas, ticks, mites find the warm weather suitable for reproduction process and thus trouble the dogs and cats most in the summer season. If you live in an area where there is abundant of wildlife, better be prepared by putting your pet under the protection of flea control product such as nexgard, bravecto or advantage. At the same time, vacuum your house once in a week to disrupt the flea life cycle present in your home.
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a common menace in areas, which falls under the tick region. The disease is spread by ticks and dogs are the main victim of this disease. Lameness followed by loss of appetite, and lethargy are the common symptoms seen in dogs affected by Lyme disease.
To prevent Lyme disease in your pet, make sure your dog is on flea and tick prevention. Buy tick resistant collar such as Seresto Collar to avoid tick infestation.
Intestinal Infection
The summer season will not able to discourage your pet from going outdoors or playing near the woods. However, do make sure that your pet does not eat the feces of any animal as it may cause intestinal infection. Take preventive measures by using wormers such as Drontal Plus to avoid worm infection in your pet.
Summer season is the season of fun and joy. With little precautions, you can enjoy this warm season with your pet.
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