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Health & Wellness23 July 20266 min read
Ringworm in Pets: The Monsoon Fungus That Spreads to People
A coin sized bald patch behind the ear is easy to dismiss, until it turns up as an itchy ring on your child's arm. Ringworm is the quiet monsoon fungus that moves from pets to people, and it hides in plain sight. Here is how to catch it early and clear it for good.
Training & Behavior22 July 20268 min read
Dog Scared of Thunder? A Calm Monsoon Plan for Indian Pet Parents
The first big monsoon storm can send a dog into a shaking, pacing panic that lasts for hours. Here is a warm, practical plan to help a dog scared of thunder feel safe, from building a quiet haven to knowing when the fear needs a vet.
Health & Wellness22 July 20267 min read
Hot Spots in Dogs: The Monsoon Rash That Erupts Overnight
Your dog was fine this morning. By evening there is a raw, weeping patch behind his ear that he will not stop licking. Hot spots erupt fast in the monsoon humidity, and knowing what to do in the first hour keeps a small sore from becoming a big one.
Training & Behavior22 July 20266 min read
Getting Your Dog Used to Paw Wiping: A Calm Monsoon Routine
Your dog bolts under the bed the second the towel appears after a muddy monsoon walk. You do not have to chase him. Here is a calm, kind way to teach any dog that paw wiping is nothing to fear, one small step at a time.
Health & Wellness21 July 20267 min read
Dog Ear Infections in the Monsoon: What Indian Pet Parents Must Know
That midnight head shake and the sour smell rising from your dog's ear are not nothing. In the monsoon, a warm damp ear canal becomes the perfect home for yeast and bacteria to move in. Here is how to catch a dog ear infection early, what to keep dry, and what to leave firmly to your vet.
Training & Behavior21 July 20266 min read
Teach Your Dog to Leave It: A Monsoon Skill for Indian Streets
Every monsoon walk in India turns into a tug of war over puddles, garbage and chicken bones. The two word cue that ends it is easier to teach than you think. Here is how to teach your dog to leave it, and why this season makes it urgent.
Health & Wellness21 July 20267 min read
Heartworm Disease in Dogs: The Monsoon Mosquito Threat in India
Your dog does not need to leave the house to catch this one. A single mosquito in the monsoon damp can pass on a parasite that grows, quietly, inside the heart. Here is what heartworm looks like early, and why every Indian pet parent should be thinking about it now.
Training & Behavior20 July 20266 min read
When Your Dog Won't Go Out in the Rain: A Monsoon Survival Guide
Every monsoon, dogs across India plant their feet at the door and refuse to step into the rain. It is not stubbornness, and forcing them makes it worse. Here is how to keep your dog exercised, calm, and willing to potty when the sky will not stop pouring.
Health & Wellness20 July 20267 min read
Leptospirosis in Dogs: The Monsoon Danger Hiding in a Puddle
Every monsoon, leptospirosis in dogs spikes across India, carried in puddles and rat urine into the very streets your dog walks through. The early signs are easy to miss and the illness moves fast. Here is how to spot it, treat it, and keep your whole family safe.
Training & Behavior17 July 20267 min read
Dog Scared of Thunder? Calming Storm Anxiety This Monsoon
The first thunderclap of July sent Laddoo behind the washing machine, and no amount of boiled chicken could coax him out. Storm fear is one of the most common monsoon behaviour problems in Indian homes, and one of the most fixable. Here is what helps tonight, and what actually cures it.
Pet Care Tips17 July 20267 min read
Monsoon Dog Care in India: Beating the Damp, the Itch and the Smell
That musty smell, the 2 am scratching, the paws that never seem dry: July is hard work for dogs in India. Here is a monsoon dog care routine that actually helps, and the warning signs that mean it is time to call your vet.
Health & Wellness17 July 20267 min read
Tick Fever in Dogs: What Every Indian Pet Parent Must Know This Monsoon
Bruno came back from a puddle walk with a passenger the size of a raisin, and four days later he refused his dinner. Every monsoon, vets across India see the same story: tick fever. Here is how to catch it early, what treatment really involves, and the three habits that keep ticks off your dog.