Dogs love spending spring playing outside and having all sorts of fun, but the warm weather can quickly turn hazardous with the infestation of ticks, fleas, and different allergies, which may put their lives in danger.

Take care of your dog in spring by warding off the risk of parasites and exercise-related injuries, keeping toxins out of their reach, vaccinating, treating seasonal allergies, cleaning pet items, and maintaining their environment clean.

Read on for more ideas about caring for your dogs this spring season.

Caring Measures for Dogs in Spring

Did you know that one out of seven dogs gets a flea infection in springtime?

Therefore, pet parents should be aware that there are some preparations they must make to keep dogs safe throughout spring properly.

Here are some tips for dog owners on keeping their canines secure during the spring.

1.Ward Off Parasites

Dormant pests like fleas and ticks will naturally become a safety problem for pets as the weather warms. In addition to irritating our dogs by biting them, these insects may also carry dangerous diseases.

A flea can lay about fifty eggs daily, which can be pretty alarming when your pet is not protected.

It will help if you protect your dog against fleas and ticks as they spend more time outside during the hot season.

People who frequently camp, visit woods, or spend much time outside with dogs are likely to get infested by fleas or ticks.

Tips for treating parasites:

• Clean the infestation area and apply antibiotics from time to time.
• Wash your pet’s toys and bedding.
• Spray pesticides like Methoprene and Pyriproxyfen inside and outside your house in early spring.
• Use pest control products such as Revolution, Frontline, and Sentinel throughout spring and summer.

Tips to make your home flea-free in spring:

• Wash your clothes after an outing.
• Clean your garden often to kill off pests.
• Vacuum your carpet to remove foreign allergens.
• Wash your pet’s bedding and toys.
• Use a flea comb on your pets every spring and summer

However, if you find a flea and ticks infestation in your pet’s body, you should consider treatment procedures by consulting your vet.

Tips to protect your dog from worms:

• Provide regular worming treatment every three months.
• Give chewable medicines like Simparica Trio or ProHeart 6 once a month to prevent heartworm.
• Clean raw foods with hot water before you give them to your pet.
• Avoid your dog from playing in dirt or an area with feces.

Moreover, it will help if you keep your canine safe from fatal heartworm, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.

2.Be Aware of Exercise-related Injuries

Pets often sprint to outdoor activities after winter is over. If this applies to your dog, gently reintroduce any strenuous workout.

It will help if you assist them in boosting cardiovascular health and muscular tone before exercising for a long time.

Also, timing your walks is one approach to gently reintroducing exercise for your dog. If you were only going for shorter walks over the winter, increase the length of your walks by just a few minutes at a time.

Tips to protect your canine from exercise-related injuries:

• Keep your pet in a cool place before and after physical activity.
• Scan your yard, driveway, and sidewalks for hazards.
• Do not over-exercise your dog.
• Keep a healthy diet in check.
• Cross-train your pet from time to time.
• Provide adequate relaxation time.

3.Clean the Pet Items

While you’re in a cleaning mood when spring arrives, think about washing their mattress, bed, and toys so they may be used all year.

Moreover, you should replace your dog’s belongings if you notice any wear and tear.

Tips for sanitizing dog bowls:

• Wash the utensils and toys with soap and water.
• Prepare a bleach solution by adding two spoons to one gallon of water.
• Immerse the washed dog bowls and toys in that solution.
• Rinse them well and dry them.
• You can also use a vinegar solution for this process.
• You must dip the items in vinegar solution, rinse thoroughly and dry them well.

Things to consider while cleaning in summer:

• Disinfect rugs, carpets, and couches.
• Wipe out the litter box.
• Safely dispose of outdated medicines from the cabinet.
• Disinfect your pet’s toys or replace them.
• Deodorize your pet’s corner using baking soda.

4.Keep Toxins Out of Reach

It will help if you do not leave anything hazardous outside that could injure your animals.

Since many over-the-counter medications can be hazardous to dogs, they should never be left in an area that is easy to access when we may be organizing or getting rid of prescriptions.

Rodenticides, Insecticides, and household cleaning supplies are examples of goods you might clean out from under your sinks but do not keep them within reach of pets.

Symptoms of insecticide poisoning in dogs:

• Excessive drooling
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Uncontrolled urination
• Weakness and collapse
• Trouble breathing
• Seizures
• Death

You should call an emergency veterinarian if your dog accidentally consumes dangerous substances.

Contact the helpline (888) 426-4435 and reach out to Animal Poison Control Center when in need.

Preventive measures for insecticide poisoning in dogs:

• Restrict your dog from playing on the lawn right after spraying insecticides.
• Clean the dead bugs inside and outside your house immediately after using pest killer.
• Change your clothes and wash your hands after using insecticides, pesticides, or fertilizers.
• Remove pet toys and food while applying indoors.
• If your dog consumes insecticide, find out the product and call your vet as soon as possible.

5.Ensure Vaccinations Are Up To Date

You should make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date while getting them ready for the parasite war in the spring season.

Infectious disorders like Corona, Bordatella, or DHLPP are more likely to infect your dog due to increased social interaction and park visits in warmer.

Meanwhile, our furry friends’ safety is not guaranteed by staying indoors, and animals are susceptible to infection inside the home too.

Vaccinations dogs need in the hot season:

• Canine Parvovirus
• Canine Distemper
• Hepatitis
• Rabies

Vaccinations for infectious respiratory disease:

• Bordetella
• Canine Influenza
• Leptospirosis
• Lyme vaccine

Talk with your vet about whether your dog is susceptible to any diseases or infections in spring.

6.Watch for Seasonal Allergies

Like people, cats and dogs can become allergic to pollen and grass spores.

Watch the amount of pollen in your area and wipe your cat or dog’s paws thoroughly with a cool towel whenever they come inside from the outside to help prevent breakouts.

Therefore, trimming the grasses in your backyard or surrounding may help ward off seasonal allergies.

Symptoms of seasonal allergies:

• Shedding excessively.
• Biting their coat or skin.
• Ear infections.
• Sneezing more than usual.

Your pets may exhibit allergic response symptoms if they are scratching nonstop, have red, inflamed skin from hives and rashes, can’t stop licking and stroking their cheeks, or are losing hair.

How to treat seasonal allergies:

Talk with your vet before administering these solutions.

• Give antihistamine medications Clemastine, Trimeprazine, Astemizole, etc.
• Treat with anti-steroid medications like Prednisone, Prednisolone, Dexamethasone, etc.
• Bath your dog with hypoallergenic shampoo.
• Give allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT).

7. Trim the Bushy Lawn

Lawn trimming is always at the top of the spring cleaning checklist.

However, it is best to hold off until your yard turns green, a sign that the grass blades are well-rooted and the plants are actively growing.

Turfgrasses are relatively delicate and sensitive in the early spring but are a hotbed of pests.

Tips to take care of the lawn in spring:

• Rake your yard first to help your plants grow new leaves.
• Aerate if more running and playing of your pet takes place on the lawn.
• Use organic fertilizers like compost or mulching mower.
• Measure the acidic level of your soil and use soil amendments.
• If your lawn gets extra bushy, you should use a lawn mower.

Conclusion:

Dogs love doing a variety of activities in the spring, including running around on the green grass, jumping into bushes, splashing in ponds, and exploring the forest.

However, they are prone to injuries and sickness due to many (un)monitored outdoor activities.

Fortunately, these mentioned tips will help you to protect your canine this spring season from possible hazards.