Amanda Teixeira
Every dog owner wishes to spend as much time as possible with their four-legged friend. We will tell you how you can support your dog’s health and thus extend its life.
As a dog owner, you have an influence on the lifespan of your four-legged friend that should not be underestimated. When you consider these seven factors, your dog is more likely to not only stay with you longer, but happier too.
1st movement
It should go without saying that exercise in the fresh air is also good for our four-legged friends. In order to keep the musculoskeletal system with all its joints fit and to train the dog’s coordination, daily exercise is essential. It is important that the release is adapted to the age, breed and health of the dog.
2. Veterinary controls
There’s no harm in having your dog checked over and over again. Possible diseases can be detected early. Also, the vet might spot something that the dog owner would not. Certain hand movements should only be done by professionals, such as cleaning your ears. In order not to injure your four-legged friend, you should rather hand over such tasks to the veterinarian.
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3. Spiritual advancement
Small exercises, such as new walks, can help to keep the dog’s head on its toes in the long run. With search games, retrieval exercises or agility training, you can promote your dog’s mental fitness even more. Even if characteristics typical of the breed should be taken into account when choosing a job, it never hurts to try something new.
4. Sleep and rest periods
You should still give your dog a break from time to time. The four-legged friend has to rest about 15 hours a day. Of course, old and young dogs need to sleep a lot more. Additional periods of rest, during which the animal does not necessarily sleep, are also important for recovery. So your dog has enough energy and stays healthy.
5. Social contacts
Social interactions are very important to dogs. The two-legged friend must therefore invest cuddling times and a lot of attention in his pet so that it can stay happy for a long time. The contact to conspecifics must also be. Through many stress-free encounters, your dog will acquire a high level of social competence. The satisfaction this creates creates a long and happy dog life.
6. Dental care
Poor dental hygiene in dogs is a very serious problem. Caries, periodontal disease, tartar and gingivitis are dangerous because they can affect the overall health of the animal. You can prevent these diseases with chew toys, regular check-ups and by brushing your dog’s teeth.
7. Nutrition
The right food extends the life of your four-legged friend. The food quality is not the only decisive factor: you should feed your dog a balanced and varied diet. Also make sure that the dog does not overeat and stick to fixed feeding times. Appropriate nutrition, together with appropriate exercise, counteracts obesity and thus keeps your faithful friend healthy.