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5 Steps to a Healthy and Happier Pet

Here is how to keep your furry friend healthy and happy.

By Olivia PictonPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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You want to take exceptional care of your pet all the time. Your pet needs special attention to his or her nutritional intake, exercise, and medical care in order to stay happy and healthy. Here are five important things that you need to do for your furry family member.

1. Feed Your Pet Well-Made Food

Your pet should really enjoy his or her meal times. For any domesticated animal, eating is one of life’s greatest joys. Your pet deserves well-made foods that offer great nutritional benefits and taste delicious. Ideally, foods should be made from all-natural or organic materials. Steer clear of the bargain brands made by big name pet food companies. They’re made with an eye towards creating a finished product with the most minimal amount of overhead possible rather than animals’ health. They often contain a lot of by-products, fillers, artificial ingredients, and empty calories that don’t have any nutritional benefit.

2. Order a Health Supplement for Your Pet

You can improve your pet’s overall well-being by adding a nutritional supplement to his or her diet. You can mix in a nutritional supplement with your pet’s regular food to address nutritional deficiencies or help alleviate chronic medical conditions. This type of supplement can be particularly beneficial for pets that experience digestive problems. Even when you feed your pet high quality food, problems with digestion can prevent pets from getting all of the nutritional content out of their food; it will simply pass through their body undigested. It’s preferable to get a supplement that’s made from all natural ingredients such as Nutra Thrive. Use a Nutra Thrive coupon code for additional savings when you make an order online.

3. Give Your Pet Lots of Playtime

Your pet wants to spend time playing with you. Playtime makes pets happy and engaged. It can enhance alertness and focus while also alleviating stress and anxiety-driven behaviors. Moreover, playing also promotes pets’ physical health. Moderate exercise is good for pets’ muscle tone and weight management. In addition, it fosters good joint mobility. As pets get older, the cartilage in their joints starts to wear down, just like peoples’ do. Playtime with your pet is a great way to spend time together while keeping your pet healthy and happy. Even if you’re just goofing around indoors with your pets’ favorite toys, a little playtime everyday is integral to providing exceptional care for your pet.

4. Pay Attention to Your Pet’s Oral Health

Some pet owners don’t think about their pet’s oral health until a veterinarian diagnoses a problem such as an infection. Aside from causing stinky breath, oral health problems can cause your pet to experience intense discomfort. In fact, bad oral health can cause tooth loss or require costly tooth extractions. Good preventative care can spare your pet from tooth decay or tooth loss. Get your pet into the habit of brushing as early as possible in his or her life. Older pets may find brushing objectionable, and they may need to be bribed with some treats to sit still while you use a specially made toothbrush and toothpaste for pets; don’t use dental products that are meant for people because they’re not safe for pets. Another thing that you can do for your pet’s oral health is give him or her dental treats. These treats clean teeth by rubbing against them with a porous material that collects plaque and tartar buildup from around the gumline.

5. See Your Veterinarian for Wellness Exams

Preventative medical care is essential to your pet’s health. While your pet may not particularly enjoy going to the veterinarian’s office, regular checkups will ensure that your pet is up to date with important vaccinations and help alert you to medical conditions early in their development when they’ll be easier to treat.

Ultimately, a happy pet will be healthier, and a healthy pet will be happier. Take awesome care of your pet by taking care of his or physical health while also having fun and sharing lots of love together.

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