Ten Steps to a Healthier Dog
Making a few simple changes and efforts around your
house can make your house a healthier place for
your
dog to live.
1. Vacuum frequently. This effort will not only keep dog hair under
control but will help keep your house and dog flea free,
2. Wash your dog's bedding. Again this effort not only makes sense
from a housekeeping stand point it will help control fleas by killing
the larvae.
3. Food and water bowls should be washed regularly so there will
not be a problem with bacteria growth.
4. Fresh clean water is a must for a healthy dog. Dump out the
old water everyday/
5. Feed your dog the best food you can afford. Read the ingredients
listed on the bag and compare.
6. Pick up dog poop everyday. This can help prevent worms, dogs
from eating their own poop and your shoes clean.
7. Don't use pesticides and other chemicals in the area where you
dog lives. Choose safe organic compounds instead.
8. A balance of quiet time and play time are both important for
a happy, healthy dog. If your dog spends a lot of time at home you
need to get them out and if your dog has a busy active life they
need quiet time.
9. Exercise! Just like people dog's need a recovery time after
vigorous exercise. Older and overweight dogs should have short exercise
sessions. Young healthy dogs of course can do more.
10. You should have people over to your home and arrange play dates
with compatible canine companions. Dogs are social creatures and
generally enjoy time spent with other dogs and a variety of people.
Spend quality time with your dog. Take your dog with you. A dog
on the go is a dog in the know. Play and train your dog, give him
a massage or just watch TV together. Just like any relationship
it takes a healthy balance for it to thrive.
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