Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Keep Out 5 Things To Enjoy Spring With Your Dog



Everyone get excited when the spring is in the air, especially your furry companions. They think of lots of outdoor adventure, new smells, playing, enjoying and embracing the sunshine. But before that you need to set some things out to enjoy all the outdoor adventure with your pooch. Here are some of the springtime dangers that might be right under your nose, as follows:



5 Spring Activities To Do With Your Dog


Clean The Coat:

During the spring season, dogs lose their winter coats and there will be heavy shedding. Make sure you brush regularly to remove dead hair and dandruff. You need to give him bathe frequently to keep his coat shiny and fresh.

Take Caution In Water:

Don't let your pooch swim unsupervised for a long time in the water. After a swim in a lake, ocean or pool rinse all the chemicals and dirt or saltwater off his coat. Make sure, he doesn’t drink water from a pond or lake as it can be toxic and can make him sick.

Fleas:

These may be small pests, but can be quite dangerous for your dog. It not only leads your dog to scratching and itching, but carries number of diseases such as plague, flea allergy dermatitis, tapeworms etc. So, it is important to protect your pet from fleas by giving them treatments and preventatives.

Ticks:

These are also the creepiest parasites which can spread number of diseases in pets such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, anaplasmosis, tularemia, and babesia. The correct way to protect your pet is with preventative treatment.

Heartworm:

Heartworm is the most dangerous disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. This disease affects heart and lungs, as well as liver, kidney, eyes and central nervous system. If you don't treat, heartworms can be quite fatal for your pet. Monthly heartworm preventive is necessary to protect your pooch year around.

There are many flea, tick, heartworm treatments available on the market. These treatments come in two forms that is topical and oral. You can choose the best suited for your dog. Some of the excellent flea and tick preventatives are Frontline Plus (Spot-on), K9 Advantix (Spot-on), Nexgard (Chews), Bravecto (Chews). The most common and effective heartworm preventatives are Heartgard Plus (chews), Sentinel spectrum (chewables) and Revolution (spot-on).

Spring brings with it all colors of life but also brings an urn of problems for your furry pal. Get well prepared for the spring to avoid these common problems and help your four-legged companion to cherish the sunshine with sweet breeze and colorful blooms.

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