Tips To Help Your Dog Live A Longer And Healthier Life

Ask any pup parent, and they will tell you how much a dog can sense emotionally. They know when we are feeling sad or stressed, happy or joyful, and will react accordingly. They always stand by our side serving as a faithful companion and steadfast friend, that's too without any demands and expectations. That is why these furry animals, are known as Man's Best friend. But, they also need some love and care, in return. So, you must keep them happy as well as healthy, as it is well said that "A healthy dog is a happy dog which translates into a happy parent." So, let's learn some tips which will help your dog to live a longer and healthier life and for more tips click here.

Tips To Help Your Dog Live A Longer And Healthier Life

1. Diet and Nutrition

Food is the basic need which is required by every living organism to grow and develop. We, humans, are very conscious about our diet. Similarly, being a pet parent, you must provide the best diet for your pet. A high-quality feed can give your dog a healthy body, shiny hair and bright eyes. Choose a diet which, contains almost every essential nutrients required for growth and development, and measure it out according to the instructions on the side of the feed bag. You may also seek advice from your vet to get the best estimate for measuring feed. Every dog requires different quantity and quality of diet depending upon their size, age, and even breed. So, it's better to consult your vet about your pet's specific needs. Avoid Overfeeding!

2. Vaccination

We all follow a proper vaccination schedule for our children since the day they are born to prevent them from life-threatening disorders; similarly, there is a vaccination schedule for pets too. As a pet parent, you should keep the vaccination chart upto date. It will not only prevent your dogs from health problems but will also save you and your surroundings from some diseases caused by these canines like rabies, distemper, etc.

3. Physical Activities

A lazy dog is a threat to its own health as well as to you; emotionally and financially. Overweight can decrease the life span of your dog for a minimum of two years. You should take your pet for a daily walk and running. Moreover, you can hire a trainer who will teach him some physical skills and exercises as well as social norms to keep your dog lean and fit.

4. Maintain Proper Hygiene

One personal benefit of good hygiene is having better health. It goes the same for your pets too. Pets hygiene includes oral care, body care, and grooming. Oral diseases are the most common diseases found in pets which, can further lead to other disorders.  So, make it a habit to brush your dog's teeth regularly. Along with this, you should also visit a veterinarian for regular oral checkups. Regular bathing and proper grooming are utmost important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle for your pet and preventing it from unwanted diseases.

5. Regular Vet Visits

Is it well said that "prevention is better than cure." This statement implies to living as well as non-living things. To prevent your pet from life-threatening disorders, you should make a regular vet visit. Early diagnosis of any disorder have a better chance of cure and is also cost-effective. 

6. Training and Socializing

Like our children, Dogs need to be trained too. It includes basic toilet training, socializing with parent and other animals. Out of all these, toilet training is the priority. Proper toilet training helps to keep your home as well as your surrounding neat and clean. A trainer can be hired who will train some socializing norms and physical activities, which may help to increase the life span of your pet.

7. Sterilization/ Neutering

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Nowadays, sterilization is the foremost advice given to every 'to be a pet parent.' Sterilizing helps in the prevention of complicated pregnancies and other disorders like ovarian cancer in females and testicular cancer in males. It also decreases the aggression of your pet and unnecessary roaming in the surroundings. So, you must discuss neutering/spaying to vet before keeping a pet.

8. Comfortable Bedding

Last but not least, the rest is the most important part of our life, which helps us to regain our lost energy. So, to take proper rest, a comfy bed is the first requirement. So, make sure that the bed of your pet is as comfy as yours. A dog house must be well ventilated, and it should not have any dangerous object like sharp ends devices or electric wires. Bedding must be done regularly to prevent bed bugs or ticks.

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