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Spring is the season of revival, and it is also the most active and happiest time for pets. However, as the temperature warms up, changes in the environment may bring some health risks to pets. Therefore, pet owners need to pay special attention to the care of their pets to ensure that they can enjoy the beauty of spring safely and healthily.
1. Prevent spring allergies
Increases in pollen, dust mites and insects in spring may trigger pet allergies. After a winter, four-legged friends are attracted by the sight of blooming flowers outside and like to roll on the grass. But this makes pets very susceptible to allergy symptoms.
Common symptoms include:
✅ Frequent scratching or licking of the skin
✅ Red and tearful eyes
✅ Sneezing or shortness of breath
Care suggestions:
- Clean your pet’s paws and hair regularly to reduce allergen residues.
- Ventilate the room more and use an air purifier to reduce pollen in the air.
- If the allergy is severe, consult a veterinarian and consider anti-allergy medication or dietary adjustments.
2. Flea and tick protection
As the temperature rises, parasites such as fleas and ticks become active. When taking your pet camping outdoors, don’t let them out of sight for too long, especially in wooded areas. This is likely to cause skin infections or spread diseases.
Care advice:
- Use pet-specific anthelmintics, such as drops, collars, or oral medications.
- Avoid taking your pet to places with too much grass, and regularly check the skin and ears for parasites.
- Bathe and comb your pet’s hair regularly to keep it clean.
3. Spring diet adjustment
As the temperature rises in spring, your pet’s dietary needs may change, and you need to adjust your diet appropriately. Dokoo Large Dog Feeder can deliver meals at regular intervals and in fixed quantities, scientifically managing your furry child’s food intake to avoid overeating.
Care advice:
- Increase foods rich in vitamins and proteins to enhance immunity.
- Ensure adequate drinking water to prevent skin problems caused by dryness in spring.
- Control snack intake to prevent overeating after increased activity in spring.
4. Spring Outing and Outdoor Safety
Spring is the best time to take your pet for an outdoor walk or outing, but be careful about environmental safety. In the backyard, be careful not to let your pet come into contact with lawn fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides, and stay away from dangerous lawn equipment (such as lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, etc.).
Care Tips:
- Wear a dog electronic collar or dog anti-lost collar before going out to prevent your pet from getting lost.
- Bring a portable water bottle to ensure that your pet can drink clean water outdoors.
- Avoid pets from coming into contact with poisonous plants (such as lilies, azaleas, and bulbs of daffodils, tulips and other flowers) or being stung by pests or bees.
- Do not let your dog eat dirt to reduce the harm of exposure to pollution by lawn chemicals.
5. Spring Hair Care
Spring is the peak period for pets to change their hair, and hair loss increases, so hair care needs to be strengthened. At the same time, when combing the hair of the pet, the owner should try to avoid being swallowed by the pet. At the same time, in the mild spring, avoid shaving the hair of long-haired dogs/cats completely, which may cause sunburn or skin infection.
Care suggestions:
- Comb the hair every day to reduce hair loss and keep the skin healthy.
- Properly trim the hair of long-haired pets to prevent tangles and bacterial growth.
- Bathe regularly and use pet-specific cleaning products to avoid dry skin or allergies.
6. Spring vaccination and health check-up
The season change period is a stage when pets’ immunity is relatively weak, especially for puppies, old dogs, and sick dogs, which are very prone to skin diseases and pet gastrointestinal diseases, so regular health checks are important.
Care suggestions:
- Make sure your pet has been vaccinated on time to prevent infectious diseases such as influenza.
- Conduct a comprehensive health check, including heart, joints, teeth, etc.
- Observe the behavior of your pet. If you have a loss of appetite or poor spirits, consult a veterinarian as soon as possible.
7. Outdoor long-distance travel
In spring, when flowers are in full bloom, climbing, hiking in the countryside, and outdoor camping are one of people’s hobbies. When driving your dog on a long journey, please pay special attention to the dog’s physical condition, and don’t leave the dog alone in the car. Dogs have poor heat dissipation ability, and leaving them alone in a sealed car is harmful to them.
Care Tips:
- Provide sufficient water, a cool environment, and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
- Never leave your dog alone in the car.
Conclusion
Spring is the season for pets to explore the world and enjoy good times. Through scientific care, a reasonable diet, and health management, you can keep your pet in the best condition in spring and enjoy the warm sunshine and the beauty of nature!
Let’s use Dokoo technology pet products to care for pets together and let them run happily in spring!
