Ever consider making New Year’s resolutions for your pet? Ring in 2020 with these resolutions to boost your furry friend’s health.
Shed those holiday pounds for a healthier pet
As our pets don’t need to go into hibernation mode, stocking up on calories serves no purpose. Overweight pets are at a higher risk of developing diabetes, osteoarthritis, heart and liver disease, and some forms of cancer.
Brush up on your pet’s dental care
By age 3, most pets (i.e., up to 85%) have dental disease. Make at least one change for the better for your pet in her oral health care routine by giving her daily dental chews, using water additives, or tackling toothbrushing. Take a peek at your pet’s teeth for plaque and tartar buildup, which can lead to painful gingivitis, tooth-root abscesses, bone loss, and systemic infection. Check out the Veterinary Oral Health CCouncil’slist of approved dental care products designed to battle oral bacteria.
Banish boredom for a happy pet
Pets have an easy life. We serve them their food, make their beds cozy, and supply never-ending toys, no matter how many fluffy squeakers meet their demise. But, such a life of luxury can become, well, boring. Spice up your pet’s daily routine with a puzzle feeder instead of a food dish, a walk through the park instead of around the block, or a fresh trick to learn instead of the same old song and dance.
Contact us to schedule an appointment to get the new year and new decade off to a healthy start.