Tick Trouble in Monsoon: A Holistic Guide to Protecting Your Dog – Srirangavn View

🐾🌧️ Tick Trouble in Monsoon – A Holistic Approach to Protecting Your Dog

At Srirangavn, we believe dogs aren’t just pets — they’re sentient companions attuned to nature’s rhythms. And as the monsoon arrives, so does a silent menace for our furry friends: ticks.

These tiny parasites may seem harmless at first, but they carry serious risks — from skin infections to tick-borne diseases like Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis.

Here’s our integrative, compassionate approach to tackle them head-on — naturally, safely, and mindfully.

🌿 Understanding the Enemy: Why Ticks Thrive in the Monsoon

The monsoon’s humid, moist soil and dense plant growth are a haven for ticks and fleas.

Dogs are most vulnerable during:

Walks in overgrown areas

Playing near stagnant water or wet leaves

Living in or visiting farms, kennels, or shared spaces.

Ticks don’t just itch — they latch on, feed on blood, and can transmit deadly pathogens within hours.

🩺 Signs Your Dog May Have a Tick Problem

✔ Scratching constantly, especially around ears and belly✔ Tiny black or brown bumps (ticks!) under fur✔ Loss of appetite or energy✔ Unexplained fevers or swollen joints✔ Pale gums (can indicate tick fever)

If any of these signs appear — act quickly but mindfully.

🧘‍♂️🐶 Srirangavn’s Holistic Tick Management Protocol

We believe in prevention first, using nature’s wisdom and science together.

✅ 1. Daily Inspection Ritual

A 5-minute check every evening goes a long way. Focus on:

Behind ears, under legs, belly folds, neck

Between toes and tail base.

Use your hands like a scanner — gentle touch often finds what eyes miss.

✅ 2. Herbal Tick Repellents (Safe & Natural)

Try these homemade or vet-approved solutions:

🌿 Neem Oil & Coconut Oil Mix

Mix equal parts

Apply lightly on fur before walks

Neem repels, coconut soothes

🌿 Lemongrass & Lavender Sprays

Add essential oils (vet-grade) to water + apple cider vinegar

Spray lightly, avoiding eyes and nose

Fresh-smelling and effective

⚠️ Always do a patch test before applying anything new.

✅ 3. Diet Boosters That Protect Internally

Strengthen your dog’s immune response from inside:

🥦 Turmeric (a pinch in food, with vet guidance)🥥 Virgin coconut oil (1 tsp for medium-sized dogs)

🍃 Ashwagandha or giloy (only under expert vet supervision)

✅ 4. Vet-Backed Treatments When Needed

Sometimes, despite our best effort, chemical intervention becomes necessary — especially with infestation or infection.

Ask your vet about:

💊 Bravecto or Nexgard (oral monthly preventives)

💉 Tick fever tests (if symptoms show)🧴

Anti-tick shampoos with mild medicated ingredients

Remember: these are tools, not crutches. Use them wisely and temporarily.

✅ 5. Environment Matters

– Keep bedding dry and sun-dried weekly– Dust with diatomaceous earth (food grade) around kennels (tick repellent)– Don’t let dogs roam in tall grasses during peak monsoon

🌼 Healing is Love + Awareness

At Srirangavn, we don’t just treat symptoms — we restore harmony between animal, nature, and human.

Ticks may be seasonal, but your dog’s wellness is year-round.Protect it with consistency, care, and conscious choices.