What do you do to keep your dog healthy? Do you know what you are suppose to do to keep your dog healthy? What factors that you can control go into making a healthy dog? Just remember that a healthy dog is a happy dog.
Do you try to make your dog happy and feel loved by giving him a treat? Does your dog have an expanding waistline? One may contribute to the other. Keeping your dog at a healthy weight may lessen the chances of a lot of health related problems. Being a portly pup can cause just as many serious health problems as it would for humans. Heart, lung, kidney and liver problems are not uncommon in dogs carrying extra weight. Make sure you know how to read the feeding recommendations on your dog’s food, and use a true measuring cup to portion it out. Use treats sparingly, treat them as, well, treats (i.e. something special).
To go along with your pooch’s new diet, make sure he gets enough exercise. Just like humans, if a dog does not get regular exercise, restricting food intake won’t help much. If you lead a sedentary life, your dog probably does to. Start slowly, for yourself and your doggy, and just start walking. Or just go out in the yard and play a rousing game of fetch or chase. Just do something to get your puppy pal moving.
Regular checkups at the vet are important as well. The vet can monitor your canine companion’s weight, and suggest some things for you and your dog to do. They can also keep tabs on your dog’s overall health, this usually helps in catching any problems early. Your vet will also suggest any medications your dog may need. Make sure if your dog needs any medications, you give them to him as prescribed. You will also need to give medications such as heart worm medicine on a regular basis.
Also, on a regular basis, you will need to make sure your dog has good hygiene. Yes your dog’s hygiene can affect his overall health. Giving your dog a regular bath and grooming will keep is skin and fur healthy. This will also make sure there are not nasty little critters living on your dog, such as fleas and ticks. Excessive scratching because of parasites and/or dry skin can cause your dog’s skin to become irritated and open to infections.
Your dog’s overall health and happiness depends on the steps you take. Keeping your dog’s weight under control, regular vet checkups, and a good washing will make your canine companion a happy member of your family.
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