There are a number of ways and reasons to be active with your pet. Exercising your pets gives them a richer life, ensuring they are healthy and may therefore live longer. It is important for your pet to get between 30-40 minutes of exercise a day, allowing them to burn both calories and energy. Many pets can grow bored throughout the day, especially if their owners are at work for long hours. Taking your pet to the park, on hikes or even walks around the neighborhood will help build muscle and strength. As pets grow older, many can suffer from a number of muscle and joint issues. Constant exercise will help ease these ailments, and in some cases keep them from advancing as time goes on.
Pets also grow bored with sedentary lifestyles, so exercising them adds to their overall happiness. Exercising together will create strong bonds, giving both you and your pet a richer life. Exploring new and different areas will bring joy and excitement to your relationship with your pet, which is important as it will refresh both parties. Most pets will not burn out the amount of energy they should simply running around their house or yard. This is why they should be walked, ran or played with in an open (but safe) area where they can stretch and burn out that excess. Exercising your pets gives them a richer life, but it also enriches the lives of those around them.
As the nights grow dark earlier and the weather turns cold, it can be hard to properly exert your pet’s energy. There are plenty of other options to keep your pet active. Dog Treadmills like the dogPACER can be a great alternative to outdoor walks. If safety is a concern, the new SpotLED®Tag keeps them visible up to half a mile. Many available options assist owners in keeping their furry friend happy and healthy. For more information on items to assist with pet health, check out our Facebook and Instagram pages. You can also visit www.dogpacer.com/shop to learn more about the dogPacer Treadmills, and www.spotledtag.com to purchase a SpotLED®Tag for your pet!