One of the things that give life to your mundane routines are your dogs, and it is high time to address their health conditions. To prolong their lifespan, here are effective ways on maintaining your dog’s health:
- Avoid feeding them dog-prohibited foods
Dogs do not have the same digestive system as humans, meaning their bodies cannot break down food as people do. That is why there are some food enzymes and compounds that can be harmful to dogs. Letting them eat any random food can bring their life to a critical condition, or worse, death. With that said, take note of this list containing all dog-prohibited foods:
- Onions
- Garlic
- Chives
- Chocolate
- Nuts
- Avocado
- Alcohol
- Grapes
- Raisins.
If your dog happens to eat any of these, bring them to your veterinarian immediately. Also, always keep an eye out on their behaviour because the symptoms will not take effect in an instant.
- Walk them out regularly
Dogs need their exercise too! The most basic form of workout for them is walking, and they are always excited to have one with you. This activity will keep the heart rates of your dogs up, which causes their bodies to burn calories and reduce fat. At the same time, walking helps your dogs to become more socialised as it meets more beings on their adventure.
When walking your dog, make sure that its paws are safe because they are sensitive to any surface. If needed, let them wear socks or shoes to protect their feet from getting burnt by the pavements. Additionally, always see to it that you are using a body harness for your dog so that their weight is evenly distributed on your leash.
- Bring them to the veterinarian at least once a month
You would never know if there is something wrong with your dogs because they tend to not show it in their behaviour. That is why you should bring them to your veterinarian once a month to see if there is anything wrong with your furry friends.
By doing so, you will stay updated with their health conditions. Any complications present can be easily addressed to prevent further problems.
- Neuter
Did you know that neutering your dogs can extend their lifespan and lessen their territorial tendencies? This is an important part of their health because they too can contract diseases through intercourse. At the same time, neutering makes your dogs less hostile to other beings within the vicinity.
- Keep your dog groomed
Prevent any form of bacteria, virus and parasites from entering your dog by keeping them clean at all times. Grooming your pets is an essential part of health maintenance because it protects them from a lot of infections.