Going Over The Best Ways To Get Your Pets Ready For The Spring Season
Spring is in the air! As we slowly move into the spring and summer months, the weather and environment around us begins to change as well. However, these changes can have a big impact on your pets.
The purpose of this article is to offer some general advice on how to help your pets adapt to the spring season and set them up for success. This article will discuss various things to improve your pets’ lives this spring such as allergy prevention, flea & tick prevention, grooming, and more!
Seasonal Allergies
Like most people, pets can also suffer from seasonal allergies. If your pet displays symptoms of allergic reactions (sneezing, excessive licking, excessive scratching, itchy skin, hot spots, etc.), then consult with your veterinarian to have them tested. If your pet has known allergies, then make it a point to put them on an allergy medication as prescribed by your veterinarian.
Additionally, be sure to stock up on any necessary allergy medications your pets may need. Also, make it a point to survey your property and look for any plants, weeds, or flowers that could potentially irritate your pets’ allergies and remove them. Giving your pets an allergy free environment now will set them up for success come springtime.
Flea & Tick Prevention
One of the most important things you can do for your pets is give them some form of flea & tick treatment. Both fleas and ticks have been known to carry parasites that can put your pets at risk of some serious diseases including Lyme disease and ehrlichiosis.
The best way to protect your pets from these dangerous pests is through preventative treatment. These usually come in the form of topical solution, oral pill, or a collar. Each of these forms of flea & tick prevention have their pro’s and con’s. Consult with your veterinarian to determine which form of treatment is best for your pets. For more information about flea and tick prevention, click here.
Grooming
Another good way to set your pets up for success this Spring is to start brushing them everyday. Daily brushing is essential to their health and well being. As the weather becomes warmer, your pet’s coat will start to shed rapidly. This is your pet’s natural way of getting rid of their thicker winter coat. According to JustForDogs, daily brushing will help remove excess fur and decrease the number of airborne allergens that may have attached to their fur.
Therefore, we recommend spending 10 to 15 minutes a day brushing your pet’s coat. This will help them look and feel better. Additionally, it will also get them ready for the warmer springtime weather to come.
Exercise & Stimulation
Both dogs and cats need daily exercise and stimulation in order to stay happy and healthy. Dogs have much more options for exercise and stimulation during the spring and summer months. However, there is a good chance that most dogs haven’t been getting a great deal of exercise during the winter.
Therefore, we recommend easing your dog back into a more active lifestyle before spring hits. It’s very common for dogs to injure themselves during the beginning of spring as they’re muscles aren’t yet accustomed to that level of activity. Start slow by taking more frequent or longer walks. Additionally, make it a point to extend your playtime with them and get them physically ready for spring beforehand.
Up-To-Date Vaccinations
Lastly, make sure your pets are up-to-date on all of their vaccinations. It’s easy to forget or put these things off during the winter as your pets are usually stuck indoors anyway. However, the spring season introduces many different threats to your pets well being. This includes fleas, ticks, mosquitos, bugs, wildlife, hazardous plants, and even other dogs.
Therefore, double check with your veterinarian to make sure your pets have all of the appropriate vaccinations and that they are up-to-date before spring comes. Some veterinarian offices are booked out for months ahead of time. Planning this out now will save you valuable springtime for both you and your furry friends.
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