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Keeping Your Pet Healthy

Pet ownership has many benefits for social and emotional wellbeing. But did you know that they can also improve your physical health?

It has been proven that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than those without pets. This is because taking care of pets encourages healthy habits, such as regular exercise and good diet.

1. Proper nutrition

A balanced diet for your pet is vital for their health. It promotes good coat and skin health, assists in weight management, boosts the immune system, and improves overall body health. A proper diet will ensure that your pet receives all the minerals and vitamins it requires to flourish.

High-quality pet foods contain a balance of essential nutrients, including vitamins, carbohydrates, minerals, as well as fats. Different breeds of dogs and cats have different nutritional requirements that can be met by choosing the appropriate food for your pet. For instance, working pets (hunting field trials, hunting herding dogs) have different dietary needs than lap dogs or sedentary house cats.

Avoid eating table scraps and human food items, as they often contain high levels of salt and fat that are detrimental to your pet's health. Take small portions of cooked lean meats, lean fish or other meats as an addition to your pet's diet. To avoid disease, these foods should be free from spices, seasonings, and bones.

Carbohydrates are an essential energy source for your pet, and should be added to their diet in moderation. However, too many carbs can cause your pet to become overweight and can cause other serious health problems.

Vitamins and minerals play a vital part in a range of vital functions. They play a role in the production of enzymes and bone development healthy blood cells and the immune system's functions. Use a commercial brand of dog or cat food that is reputable to ensure that your pet gets the correct ratios of vitamins and minerals.


Keep your pet's water and food clean. Changes in your pet's appetite may be a sign of illness and should be watched closely. A sudden increase in thirst or sudden loss of ap pet ite can be signs of diabetes. A limping gait or difficulty navigating stairs could be a sign of arthritis, or other musculoskeletal problems. If you notice any of these symptoms make an appointment with your family doctor to determine the best procedure.

2. Exercise

Pet ownership can bring numerous benefits, including improving your mental health, lowering blood pressure, and lower cholesterol levels. It also promotes physical fitness. Pets can also help children learn social skills, as per studies.

Your pet must be active regularly in order to remain healthy and happy. This is good for their mental well-being, but it can also help to prevent issues with chewing on things that they shouldn't or running away from the house. pet care are most benefited by daily walks and outdoor activities and cats can be stimulated by cat toys and training.

The needs for exercise each day of your pet may differ depending on its age, breed, and health. However, a general rule of the thumb is that all dogs must spend 30 to 2 hours on an activity each day. This could mean playing fetch, visiting the dog park, exercising at home with a pet ball or an interactive toy, or even taking part in a group activity that is supervised like a yoga class for pets (also called "doga").

Petting your pet make them feel loved and cherished, but it also builds an emotional bond between you and reduces anxiety and stress. A recent study published in the journal Science discovered that petting a dog or cat could trigger the release of oxytocin. This is a naturally occurring hormone that helps to build bonds and trust, as well as reducing heart rate and blood pressure of a human.

It is essential to supply your pet with fresh water at any time. This will help avoid constipation, diarrhea, urinary tract infections and dehydration. If your pet has bowls that can be easily cleaned, make sure it's always full. You can also buy a water filter that cleans and filters the water as it flows. To ensure that your pet is getting enough fluids, we suggest giving them a drink each time you do.

3. Dental Care

Like humans pets, pets must take take care of their gums and teeth. Plaque can build up on your pet's tooth the same way it does ours. If left untreated it can cause gum diseases, tooth decay or even serious illnesses. Pet dental care is essential to ensure your pet's health. Regular veterinary exams are also necessary to spot any problems before they become more serious.

Halitosis, or bad breath, is one of the most evident signs that your pet should be seen by a veterinarian to discuss their oral hygiene. But, it's not only the smell that is a problem, when bacteria from dental problems enters the bloodstream, they can extend to other areas of the body and cause damage to organs like the kidneys and liver.

Keeping your pet's mouth healthy by brushing their teeth regularly, giving them safe chews and toys and getting routine dental checkups with a vet can help them live a long happy life with an enviable mouth. A healthy mouth is crucial to maintaining proper digestion so that your pet can consume the food and nutrients they need.

Oral health is important for the general health of your pet since it can affect other parts of the body, such as the kidneys and heart. Your pet could be in pain if they have severe dental issues, and this could cause them to not eat as they normally would. This can result in malnutrition and weight loss which is detrimental for your pet's overall health.

Regular checkups with a veterinarian include complete dental examinations and a professional cleaning. This procedure requires that your pet be put under general anesthesia. However, a professional cleaning will get rid of tartar and plaque. It also helps help prevent any dental problems from arising.

It is crucial to begin oral care early for your pet as the baby teeth have to fall before their adult teeth can develop. If they aren't removed, they could get caught between their adult teeth, leading to gum irritation or other dental problems. Your veterinarian can provide advice on how you can take care of your pet's dental health, and also provide you with a list of products to aid you.

4. Preventative Medicines

Preventative care could include routine wellness exams, vaccinations and parasite control. Your veterinarian could also suggest other medications for your pet. This preventative approach can help improve your pet's wellness, health and quality of life.

Increasingly, veterinarians are focused on preventing illness rather than treating the illness after it has occurred. The goal is to identify risk factors and intervene early to reduce the effects of illnesses and problems, reduce the cost of treatment, and improve the success rate.

Regular visits to the vet and preventative care become even more important as pets age. The veterinarian team will assist pet owners in understanding the specific risks their pet is exposed to and develop plans that are tailored to the pet's lifestyle and requirements.

The vet team can influence the attitudes, knowledge and habits of pet owners. However, it is important that the public also actively participates in the health of their pets. For instance, if not brushing your dog's teeth regularly then your pet is more likely to have tartar and plaque buildup that could lead to other health issues like infection or tooth loss.

In addition, if you don't use the tick and flea treatment on your pet, it is more likely that parasites will bite the pet. These parasites carry and transmit a variety of disease pathogens that affect not only pets, but also their human family members, particularly infants, the elderly, pregnant women, and those who are immunosuppressed.

Heartworm, also known as Dirofilaria immitis, is yet another disease that can severely affect your dog's lungs and heart in the event that it is not treated. This can be prevented by using a monthly tablet or yearly heartworm injection.

As pet owners as pet parents, our aim is to ensure that our beloved pets live long. A good preventative health routine can greatly increase the likelihood that your pet will do so. Talk to your vet today about the best preventative medicine for your pet's needs. AHS is a partner with Boehringer Ingelheim - the makers of Frontline, NexGard, and HeartGard to offer these essential vaccines and medications for our animals.

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