With the arrival of good weather, walks with our friends become longer and more routine. For this reason, in this article we explain the most common pathologies or problems in spring.
ALLERGIES
This time of year is when more clients come to our centers for a condition compatible with allergies, whether they are environmental or to some insect bite. With the arrival of pollination there are many dogs that develop dermatitis, which can later be complicated by skin infections, pododermatitis…
There is another type of allergies that presents a picture of otitis in which our animal begins to shake its head a lot. Another type can be from the bite of fleas or wasps.
So if you notice that your pet scratches a lot and even hurts itself, do not hesitate to contact us.
SPINS
Ears are cereal seeds encased in a hard, elongated sheath ending in a point surrounded by spikes that grow in only one direction (resembling an arrowhead). In this way, when the spike contacts a surface, it only moves forward, making it easier for its tip to sink into it, penetrating deeper and deeper. They also have the ease of moving along the tissues.
Living in a rural area, the most normal thing is that we find spikes on walks, so it is very important to watch the pet. They can be introduced or stuck in any part of the body of our animal such as pads, nose, ears, etc. and cause discomfort, pain, infections and even more complicated diseases. The most common problems usually occur in the ears or pads and the symptoms vary depending on the area of the body: tilting and shaking the head, limping, continuous sneezing…
HEAT STROKE
It is not uncommon that at this time of year, in the central hours of the day, the ambient temperature is high, so we advise you not to leave your pet in the car for a long time or sunbathing excessively. When the body temperature is very high, signs such as excessive panting and rapid breathing may appear. You may stagger and go into convulsions, even lose consciousness. Vomiting and diarrhea may also appear.
IRRITATION IN THE PADS
Good weather causes this situation to occur. The increase in walks causes dogs to suffer redness, blisters, swelling and even injuries due to lack of habit in the cold months. You can use aloe vera gels to relieve your symptoms.
MOLTING
In spring one of the molting seasons in animals takes place. This mechanism occurs to get rid of the thick hair that has protected them during the winter. To prevent the appearance of skin problems it is very important to brush our furry regularly. If we get used to it from a puppy we will have no problems doing it in the future. Another important action is to periodically bathe him with special shampoos.
PARASITES
During this time the parasites multiply. Both fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are transmitters of diseases and other types of intestinal parasites. The correct deworming of pets is essential, so we make sure that your animals are in good health.
Once the different points of this article have been explained in a simple way, we remain at your disposal for any questions you may have.
Now it’s time to enjoy this time with our furry friends!!!!