What to Watch for When Raising Dogs in Spring

1 Dog Care in Spring

1. Common spring dog diseases

Skin disease. Spring is damp, with long humid spells indoors, breeding bacteria and fungi that cause eczema, ringworm, and allergic dermatitis.

Colds. Big day-night temperature swings make dogs prone to colds, especially puppies and seniors with weaker immunity. Frequent bathing in damp weather also raises the risk.

Stomach issues. Seasonal change disrupts digestion, and warmer weather spoils food faster; stale food causes vomiting and diarrhea.

2. What to watch for in spring

Hygiene. Keep the home dry; take the dog out for sun to keep the coat dry and kill some germs; use dehumidifiers if possible.

Warmth. At night keep the dog warm on a light bed, not the cold floor; dry the coat fully after baths to avoid chills and skin disease.

Nutrition. Spring shedding needs extra vitamins from fruit and vegetables, plus supplements like vitamin tablets, fish oil, and lecithin to improve skin and coat and boost immunity.

Deworming. Parasites are active in spring, so deworm inside and out against ticks, fleas, lice, roundworms, tapeworms, and nematodes. Dogs 45 days to 1 year: monthly; adults over 1 year: every 2-3 months internal.