Why Do Dogs Get Tick Fever In The Rainy Season?

It was a rainy day, and Meera, a young girl, was having hot chocolate while her pet dog, Simba, played in the wet garden. Simba loved playing in the wet garden and would run and wag his tail while enjoying every bit of the rainy season. But after a few days, Meera noticed many strange things about her dog. He stopped eating his favourite chicken biscuits, he wasn’t playing and laughing anymore, his body felt warm all the time, and he was always sleepy. At first Meera ignored all the signs, but as the problem persisted, she went to her veterinarian.

The vet examined Simba and told him that he had tick fever. He had been bitten by the ticks, and this happens a lot in the rainy season. Meera was shocked and asked why this happens in the rainy season, and the vet replied that it is the perfect season for the ticks to thrive and grow, and this is why many dogs fall sick in this season.

Let’s find out more about this in detail.

What Is A Tick Fever?

Tick fever happens when dogs get bitten by the ticks, and they carry dangerous germs. These germs enter the dog’s body and make them sick.

• Ticks cannot survive in the hot weather, and the rainy season gives them the perfect place to grow. In the rainy season the moisture is present everywhere, and ticks live longer and grow in the best manner.
  
• When it rains, the plants grow faster, and there is greenery everywhere. This is where the ticks grow, and they hide in places, and whenever dogs pass by, they jump onto their fur.
  
• Ticks lay hundreds of eggs, and in the moist season they multiply more quickly than they do otherwise. This means that there are many ticks.
  
• When it rains, the dog’s fur becomes wet and messy. This is why ticks get hidden inside the fur of the dogs, and it becomes very difficult to spot them.

What Are The Symptoms That You Should Not Ignore In Your Pet Dog?

• Fever up to 105°F (40.5°C)
• Facial or limb swelling
• Inflammation of joints
• Breathing difficulties
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting and diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Coughing

These were the symptoms of Meera’s dog, and it is noted that up to 10% of dogs die because of this condition. Therefore, it’s important to visit a vet if you notice such symptoms in your pet dog. Symptoms of ticks should always be taken carefully.

What Are The Ways To Make Sure That Your Dog Is Safe From Tick Fever?

• During the rainy season the tick multiplies very quickly, and this is why it’s vital to ensure that your dog stays away from it.
• After every walk, you need to check the fur of your dogs, behind their ears, on their necks, etc to look out for ticks.
• Keep your garden neat and tidy so that ticks don’t grow in any manner and your dogs stay safe
• Ticks can also hide in the beddings of your dogs, and that is why it’s important that you wash them with hot water.

Therefore, it’s true that rainy days are fun, but they can give a hard time to your dogs. Now Meera checks her dog every time they come back after walking and uses anti-tick products in the rainy season. This all is important if you want to be a responsible dog parent.

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