Your dog benefits from a healthy lifestyle the same way that you do! Here are a few tips to keep your dog in tip-top shape:
Stay Active
- A daily walk helps to keep your dog fit and healthy. Give them as much of your time as you can for their daily exercise-plus, you’ll benefit too!
- Build in time for “active play” with your dog and toss around a frisbee, ball or stick. If you’re short on time but want your dog to have more active play, Golrusk Pet Care Center offers Boarding and Doggy Daycare with active “All About Me” time!
- Just like people, if your dog isn’t used to a lot of exercise, make sure you start out slow and gradually increase activity levels.
- Know your breed, some dogs need more activity than others!
Keep a Healthy Diet
Did you know? Overfeeding is the leading cause of obesity in dogs.
- We know it’s hard when you love your pup but try to eliminate treats and human food.
- Decrease your dog’s portion sizes-and consult with your vet if you have questions.
- Make sure your dog always has clean, cool water available.
- Reward your dog with attention, not with food.
Like people, dogs eat when they’re bored or stressed! Having another dog in the household helps to prevent a sedentary lifestyle. Maintaining an active lifestyle with your dog does the trick too.
If you think your dog could benefit from socialization or extra activity during the day, Golrusk offers Group Play Doggy Daycare called Fun Camp!
Being Overweight and Unhealthy Can Cause:
- Stress on your dog’s heart.
- Stress on your dog’s joints and ligaments.
- A greater surgical risk for your dog.
You should treat your dog’s overall health and fitness the same as you would your own, after all, your dog is an important member of your family!