When it comes to caring for your pet, many people assume that visiting the vet periodically is enough to maintain the animal’s health each year. However, there are also other beneficial health tips for your pets other than vet visits.
To ensure that your pet remains in good health and lives a long life, there are a few other habits to develop early on.
Provide Healthy Food Options
Avoid feeding your pet food that contains animal byproducts or fillers.
Look for food that contains whole grains, whole rolled oats, and a blend of fiber sources for a nutrient-dense option that will build your pet’s immune system and will allow them to thrive.
Brush Your Pet’s Teeth
Pets need dental care just as much as their owners to prevent diseases due to bacteria in the mouth.
Approximately 70 to 80 percent of pets develop dental diseases due to plaque that is not properly cleaned on a consistent basis.
They should also receive professional teeth cleaning once a year to maintain their health.
Get Pest Control
According to WebMd.com, it’s important to get pest control each year in your home to avoid having your pet get fleas or ticks.
Parasites can eventually lead to hair loss, infections, and hot spots.
This will also prevent having your dog or cat ingest a flea, which eventually turns into a tapeworm.
Maintain Daily Exercise
Pets need daily exercise to maintain their weight and increase their blood circulation.
According to avma.org, it’s important to exercise your pet on a consistent basis to ensure that they thrive and have a healthy life.
This can also prevent arthritis and weight gain from developing with age.
Vaccinate Your Pet
The best way to protect your pet from diseases or viruses is to vaccinate your pet from places like Chester Valley Veterinary Hospital.
They should receive vaccines that are specific for rabies, parvo, and distemper.
This will help increase your pet’s lifespan and will also protect other members of the household.
When it comes to caring for your pet, there are a few steps to take to ensure that they live a long and healthy life.
By providing a nutritious diet and helping them exercise, they’ll be able to enjoy feeling well and contributing to the joy in your home as the household pet.
Debbie P
Thursday 21st of October 2021
These are important tips.
donna porter
Monday 17th of July 2017
These are some great health tips. Our fur baby is our whole world since we do not have any kids.
Sarah L
Sunday 18th of December 2016
Very good tips. Get out and exercise with your pets!
Ann
Friday 29th of July 2016
I see these as "common sense" tips, but also as much-needed reminders! I have two incredible cats, ages 7 and 8. (I can't believe they're "all grown up"-- time can really fly!) I'll be the very first to admit that I've not been good at all with cleaning their teeth. At their most recent checkup the vet/staff noted some problems that are apparently not uncommon with cats as they age, and I was urged to begin brushing their teeth. ...I'm actually quite ashamed to say that I've been terrible with this. ...I'm going to --literally-- make a note now, to look up ways to help make this part of my cat-care routine. Thank you so much for this "common sense" reminder. <3
Julie Wood
Thursday 7th of January 2016
Very good tips! Especially make sure to brush your dogs teeth because they need to keep them from getting rotted to early. And giving them the best dog food is so important.