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    Home » Pets

    Making Pet Wellness a Walk in the Park

    Published: Jul 24, 2024 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Pet wellness isn’t too different than for us. Cuddles and love are essential for our furry friends. But they also need medical care, attention and ongoing health commitments. Before you go barking around, consider some of these suggestions for keeping your pets in good health.

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    Keep Up with Regular Vet Appointments

    How often do you see medical experts like doctors and nurses for checkups and treatment? For most of us, it’s quite a lot. Pets like cats and dogs are the same. They have specific needs such as vaccinations, weight and growth checks, and pet dentistry.

    These are essential. Of course, they also cost. However, looking after the health of your pet is the commitment you make when you adopt one. Pet insurance is an excellent way to ensure you don’t have to pay hefty bills.

    Get Your Furry Friend Out and About

    Just like their fairly hairless friends (us), pets such as cats and dogs are social animals. Although cats give the impression they are indifferent to others, they love socializing. And do we even need to mention dogs and butts?! Seriously though, getting your dogs out and about is especially important for various reasons. Dogs need to learn how to engage with other dogs and how to behave around others. They also need plenty of exercise to stay in good physical health.

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    Supplements for Pet Wellness

    Cats and dogs can be down in the dumps, suffer from diseases, and become injured. Just like humans, these issues can have a profound effect on the quality of life. Medication helps. But you can enhance pet wellness with supplements such as vitamins and even CBD. In fact, the pet CBD market is huge right now at an estimated $528 million per year! However, like humans, it will also help to seek expert advice before starting your dog on a supplemental regimen.

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    Find the Right Food for Your Pet

    If you think toddlers can be fussy eaters, try having a dog or cat! It simply isn’t true that these animals will eat anything. It can take a long time to find a brand, flavor, or texture of food that your dog or cat likes. Additionally, what you feed them may not be the best food for them. Dogs and cats with long coats, for example, need certain minerals and vitamins such as vitamins C and E and Omega-3 fatty acids. Some are also allergic to wet food, so kibble is better for them.

    How About Massaging Your Dog?

    Maybe you don’t like the idea of strangers touching your body. But cats and dogs love it! Dog massage is especially popular as it helps with some of the same issues that we have. More than a quick petting, dog massage targets specific areas that help alleviate pain, stimulate muscles, and relieve arthritis. Of course, it takes time to learn how to massage your dog. But it can build a lot of trust between you and your pet, especially as it helps release oxytocin for bonding!

    Summary

    Taking your cat or dog to the vet is a great way to keep up with pet wellness programs. A healthy diet also helps, and supplements can provide extra benefits. You can also bind more with your dog by learning to massage them for pain relief or some extra special petting.

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