As a dog owner, you know the desire to keep your furry friend around thriving in health and wagging their tail for many years to come. Small changes to your lifestyle and daily routines can contribute significantly to avoid future health issues and improve the well-being of both yourself and your dog. From exciting activities to dietary swaps, New Pet Parent is on hand to detail how you can be healthy with your dog!
Healthy Eating
Much like humans, the food consumed by a dog can directly impact their health and well-being. From the shininess of their coat to a more severe impact on their energy levels, as a responsible and devoted pet owner, it is important to feed your dog the best quality food you can afford.
As we like to say at New Pet Parent, your best friend deserves the best meal! For this reason, we are proud to stock an exciting, nutritionally rich range of affordable dog foods ready to be enjoyed by your puppy or adult dog. With superfoods and snack flavours, including scrumptious Salmon to delicious Duck, the quality ingredients inside are second to none!
Activities For You And Your Dog
In addition to strengthening your bond and motivating you to make the most of your workout, taking your dog along with you for exercise is another way to ensure the health of you both. Whilst simultaneously preventing them from wreaking havoc on your home furniture out of boredom. Activities exceeding playing fetch include:
Running: Did you know that most breeds can reach top speeds of 19 miles an hour? Depending on your dog breed and your degree of athleticism, taking your furry friend with you on your daily jog is an excellent way for you both to exercise!
Swimming: Although only accessible to those with a dog-friendly body of water nearby, swimming is a fun and exciting way to exercise with your pet! If you decide to take your dog swimming, it is imperative that you never throw them into the water! Let them explore first and make the decision if they want to take a dip, and if they do, keep a close eye on them as they may tire quickly, and never go in too deeply.
Walking: As a general rule, dogs should be walked between 2-4 times a day for a minimum of 15 minutes. Whilst this is a necessity of dog ownership, walking is an excellent way for humans to increase their heart rate, stretch their legs and get some fresh air!
Supplements
Much like the human body, your dog's health can benefit significantly from high-quality supplements rich in nutrition they may not otherwise consume adequate amounts of. Each morning when you take your multivitamin, be sure to share the experience with your pet - with some veterinary recommended dog supplements suitable for their age and lifestyle.
Additional ways to maintain health as a responsible dog owner
Take your dog to the vet for regular checkups to ensure they are in good health
Take out pet insurance
Check your dog for fleas and ticks and use prophylactic products to prevent they get an infestation.
Practice dental care to avoid health problems as a consequence of built-up plaque and tartar
Leading a healthy life with your dog by your side has never been easier. New Pet Parent's online store is abundant in delicious doggy superfoods, tasty snacks and top of the range accessories! To view our products or for the latest in dog health and well-being, be sure to visit the website today!
