Summertime Tips – Pet Skin Conditions
May 29th, 2009 — adminThe majority of skin conditions occur in the summer in most of our pets. This is because pets are outside more and exposed to potential allergens that cause skin allergies along with parasites like fleas.
In almost all these routine cases your pet will itch uncontrollably and cause some type of secondary skin infection. The best treatment is prevention.
Keep your pet’s hair trimmed very short in the summer for both dogs and cats. They will be substantially more comfortable and will get less hot spots and hairballs. Contrary to popular belief, they will be cooler even in the thickly coated dogs and cats.
Bathe approximately once per week with a high quality shampoo made for pets. Use a rinse afterwards to prevent drying of the coats. Its is advantageous to rinse your dog’s feet off before coming indoors to remove grass pollens that are the source of allergies. Check for ticks daily if they are in your locale, and any time your pet goes walking with you in woods, etc.
Always keep your pet on topical flea and tick prevention medication. These products are highly effective, convenient, and safe. Many of them also treat parasites and prevent heartworm.
