Spring is the season for getting outside, whenever it is finally nice enough to do so. With temperatures increasing in spring months, we often find ourselves frequently soaking up sunshine and watching the flowers bloom.
Dogs also love warmer weather, and spring is a time where they can spend more time outdoors which many dogs adore.
However, the spring season can also bring allergies, heat exhaustion, and insects. It is important to understand how you can protect your dog as spring settles in.
Ditch the Stick
While sticks are readily available outdoors, they can easily injure dogs. If you want to get outside with your four-legged friend, consider throwing around a Frisbee or tennis ball as an alternative. They’ll have just as much fun and you won’t need to worry about their mouth getting cut.
Understand Surroundings
Dogs love running into bushes, rolling in the grass, and going after flowers. However, certain things in nature don’t love dogs. Get to know your local plants and flowers, especially if your dog is sometimes left unattended outside. You should find out which plants or flowers could be an issue for a dog if it was consumed and get rid of it.
Keep Pests Away
You and your dog aren’t the only ones ready to get back out there after the winter chill, insects are too. Pests, such as mosquitos, ticks, and fleas, become active again in the spring. Make sure your dog taking is taking proper medication to prevent them from getting a pest-caused illness. Regularly check your dog’s skin for ticks and fleas.
Don’t Overdo It
We understand that you probably spent a portion of winter on the couch watching TV, and so did your dog. You might both be a bit out of shape and eager to get back into your warm weather routine. It’s tempting to spend the entire day running around outside when weather gets nice, but make sure you are easing back into an active lifestyle.
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