Keep Your Pet Healthier For Longer
Having a pet dog can be a rewarding and loving
addition to your family, as a puppy they bring fun and games for kids and great
companions to grow up alongside. Anyone with a dog will tell you how much they
mean to them and their family. There's no better way of saying it, they really
are man's best friend. There is a problem though with having a dog, they can't
be around forever. There is nothing more painful to a family unit than losing a
pet. Keeping your dog as healthy as possible is the key in prolonging your
furry family friend. Dogs don't need much exercise, they can look after
themselves most of the time, they just need a little bit of help.
The easiest way of keeping your family dog as healthy
as possible is to give it a strict diet. If you have a dog then you'll already
know, they will eat anything, berry's, leaves, grass, sausages, paper, plastic,
whatever they can get their hands on, it's all food to them. Make sure they
your dog isn't sneaking food while you're not looking, leaving plates at the
edge of the table or work surface is not a good idea. If your dog is big enough
and really wants to nibble on your leftover chicken bones whilst you're not
looking, then there's not much you can do to stop him. Feed your dog regularly
in the morning and at night at set times. Make your dog work for his dinner,
you can turn this into a game by making him or her fetch their bowl or by
performing a trick to receive their dinner. Feed your dog high quality dog
food, be sure that it contains all the vitamins and minerals your dog needs to
stay healthy.
You can still treat you dog; just change the treats
you're giving them. For example, rather than fatty sugary treats that don't do
them any good change your usual treats something a little healthier. There a
huge range of healthy snacks available online to suit your dogs needs. For
example, if your dog is getting on a little and is having trouble with his
joints or has been diagnosed with arthritis then you could choose a snack such
as EaseFlex, which contains
MSM and antioxidants to help ease joint pain.
Regular walks are also important to keep your dog
healthy, without these your dog can have a lot of stored up energy. This stored
up energy will most likely be taken out on your carpets, doors, skirting
boards, couches, favorite pair of shoes etc. They're not being naughty, they
just want some attention. You should take your dog on a long walk at least once
a day, this keeps you and your dog healthy and makes for great bonding time to
get to know you furry friend again.
Keeping your dog healthy is the key to prolonging
their life and looking after your family pet. Neglect is one of the biggest
killers in family pets across the U.K. Just because they're not puppies anymore
doesn't mean they don't need any less attention or love. Maybe they're not as
active anymore, but that doesn't mean you can forget about them. A gentle walk,
a good healthy dinner and a cuddling session on the couch will do them the
world of good.
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