What should you pay attention to when raising pets in autumn?

The world of pets is the same as the world of humans. Each season has its own specific changes and needs. The temperature gradually turns cooler in autumn, and the health of furry children brings some special challenges to the shit shovelers. This article will introduce in detail the matters that need to be paid attention to when raising pets in autumn.

1. Prevent diseases

With the arrival of autumn, the temperature gradually decreases, especially the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, and furry children like to lie on the ground to sleep, which makes them catch cold easily. At this time, the owner should take warming measures for the pet, such as providing a warm nest, keeping the indoor temperature suitable, etc., and not bathing frequently.
At the same time, autumn is also the season for pets to change their fur. The owner needs to pay attention to the skin health of the pet and comb the pet's hair regularly to reduce skin irritation and hair tangling problems.

2. Adjust diet

Autumn is the season for pets to store fat. The metabolism of pets will slow down as the temperature drops. Therefore, pets need more food to provide energy. Some pets, especially cats, will become less fond of drinking water in autumn. However, drinking too little water will reduce appetite and resistance, leading to illness.
Therefore, the owner should replenish water and adjust the diet according to the pet's size and activity level to meet the pet's nutritional needs.

3. Peak season of estrus

Autumn is the estrus and mating season for dogs and cats. Pets will be restless, howling, have a decreased appetite, urinate at home, and always want to leave home, so when walking the dog outside, you must hold the leash tightly, and keep the doors and windows at home to prevent the pet from getting lost and running away. Here, it is still recommended to sterilize the pet to reduce the probability of reproductive diseases in the pet. But be careful, do not sterilize during the estrus period of the pet.

4. Regular deworming

In the humid environment of autumn, especially on rainy days, the reproduction of parasites will be more active. The owner should keep the pet's living environment dry and clean, pay attention to indoor ventilation, regularly clean the pet's nest and toys, and bathe and deworm the pet to prevent parasitic infection.
It is recommended that owners vaccinate their pets once a year to prevent seasonal colds and plagues, etc., and should also pay attention to physical hygiene, especially the skin between the ears, stomach and toes. If signs of mites are found, they should be treated in time.

5. Keep exercising

After entering autumn, keeping your pets exercising can help them stay healthy and enhance their immunity. At the same time, owners can also take advantage of the outdoor activity time in this season to take their pets to the park or the suburbs for a walk or play.
When exercising outdoors, pets can also enjoy the sun bath, and the bactericidal effect of ultraviolet rays is beneficial to hair and skin.

6. Pay attention to safety

Autumn is the harvest season, and owners need to pay special attention to the safety of their pets. When walking, owners should avoid pets from contacting unknown plants to prevent accidental ingestion of poisonous fruits.

The change of seasons is a very important period for pets. Once the pet has any health problems, such as loss of appetite, abnormal defecation, changes in hair texture, depression, etc., they should contact a veterinarian immediately and get professional medical services in time.