Precautions to be taken for your pet's health this autumn
As the nature starts turning yellow from green, the days become shorter and the nights get longer and it is time for the autumn to set in. Autumn is known as the time of introspection where one would get to see a lot of people and animals alike are in their own world. Some because they are thinking while others because they are not well.
In case of pets, autumn brings a whole lot of physiological and psychological problems. Some of the top concerns to be taken care of are as follows
• Reduced physical activities
As the summer turns into autumn and to winter later, pets start staying indoors more. The reason is the change in weather which the animals don't adapt to immediately. They take a while to understand what is going on around them. Being indoors, their physical activities decrease and the pet tends to become lethargic.
• Viral Infections
As autumn brings in cold weather, pets are prone to various viral allergies. Like humans, pets can catch cough and cold. As they do not have any natural shield against virus, they are more prone to be hit.
• Skin Allergies
Skin allergies can occur as the fall sets in. Infection like fleas and ticks is common in cats and dogs alike as the pests are looking for a warmer surrounding to hide through the winter. Other allergies include contact allergies when the pet comes in contact with anything it is allergic to.
• Holiday carelessness
Autumn is also known for two of the highest celebrated festivals – Halloween and Thanksgiving, where people are so excited that they forget the difference between them and animals.
If all these things are taken care of, you can sit in your relax chair with a hot cup of coffee and enjoy the calmness of autumn.
In case of pets, autumn brings a whole lot of physiological and psychological problems. Some of the top concerns to be taken care of are as follows
• Reduced physical activities
As the summer turns into autumn and to winter later, pets start staying indoors more. The reason is the change in weather which the animals don't adapt to immediately. They take a while to understand what is going on around them. Being indoors, their physical activities decrease and the pet tends to become lethargic.
• Viral Infections
As autumn brings in cold weather, pets are prone to various viral allergies. Like humans, pets can catch cough and cold. As they do not have any natural shield against virus, they are more prone to be hit.
• Skin Allergies
Skin allergies can occur as the fall sets in. Infection like fleas and ticks is common in cats and dogs alike as the pests are looking for a warmer surrounding to hide through the winter. Other allergies include contact allergies when the pet comes in contact with anything it is allergic to.
• Holiday carelessness
Autumn is also known for two of the highest celebrated festivals – Halloween and Thanksgiving, where people are so excited that they forget the difference between them and animals.
So what can be done to prevent this?
- Make it a routine to go for a walk either in your courtyard or in your neighborhood with your pet. If it is too cold, play with your pet inside so that it's physical activity schedule is maintained.
- Take your pet to a vet without any delay. Get an annual check-up done and get it vaccinated against any possible viral infections. If required get some flu shots to avoid any viral allergies.
- Keep the surroundings clean, including all the corners of the house. Use the best flea and tick medication to keep the fleas away.
- Don't get overexcited and feed whatever we eat as that is an open invitation to many pet problems. Foodstuffs such as candies are chocolates which are made for humans and should not be shared with the pets.
If all these things are taken care of, you can sit in your relax chair with a hot cup of coffee and enjoy the calmness of autumn.