It's time to get those leashes out and take a walk or run
with your canine companions! Fetching
ball or frisbee, swimming, and agility are also activities that many dogs
enjoy. There are even special harnesses
available that allow your dog to run beside your bike! Activity helps control weight and reduces
destructive behaviors, like chewing and licking, that can begin with
boredom. Many dogs have been bred to
work, and need lots of activity to have good behavior. Indoor cats are sometimes difficult to
exercise, but many enjoy chasing toys or laser lights, batting around a
puzzle ball with a portion of their daily kibbles inside, or even
walking with a leash and harness. A
simple puzzle box can be made by cutting holes in a toilet paper tube and
taping over the ends. Can you feel your
pet's ribs? If not, a change in diet is
probably in order as well. Ask your
veterinarian for suggestions on switching to a light food, and how much to feed
at each meal. Keeping your pet at a
healthy weight will prolong its life and help avoid medical problems such as
diabetes and arthritis pain, so get moving!
Find out more about our Biggest Loser for Pets Contest by
clicking here!
"Pappy" Dysinger of Thorn Bottom hunting is pictured doing his fave activity - bird hunting!
Author: Dr. Sara Smith
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