Pet plays the best role of guardian, exercise partner, loving companion, playmate, working partner, and more. And, in return, the pet just ask your attention, affection and care for physical and emotional health. If you don’t do this, you will pay in other ways.
Well, get ready if you deeply feel to do something for your pet! Because of October – National Pet Wellness Month is here. It is a perfect time for pet owners to celebrate their pets, their companionship and their overall wellness. Best way to do that is to pay attention to pet’s health where proper care is desirable.
To make your way easy, we have covered some wellness tips that help you improve your pet’s overall wellness this month. Let’s grab this fantastic opportunity:
Keep Your Pet Safe Outdoors: While you are willing to bring your pet outdoors to explore the natural world, you have to keep certain safety considerations in mind. And for that, you have to maintain proper identification, safety collar and all proper vaccinations for your pet. You could then let it explore outside environment if it is supervised.
Protect Your Pet Against Parasites: It’s important to keep your pet safe from parasites. Some parasite like fleas, ticks typically make your pet life miserable, while others, particularly intestinal worms or mites, spread fatal disease from your pet to human. To combat these threats, the year-round parasite prevention treatments are highly recommended. All treatments have their own advantage and effects but best flea and tick prevention is must. So, make informed decision to keep your pet safe.
Offer High-Quality Nutritionally Balanced Diet: This is one of the greatest things that you, as a pet owner, can do to keep your pet fit and healthy. A good diet will keep your pet’s fur shiny and smooth. As well as strengthen the overall immune system. There is a broad spectrum of commercial diet pet foods available in the market. But, it is advised to look for a label that indicates that the food has been formulated to the standards of an internationally recognized organization.
Keep Your Pet Entertained with Plenty of Exercises: As a part of the celebration, it is one of the best ways to add plenty of exercise into your pet’s daily routine and let your furry companion entertain himself for a while. You can use toys and other things or activities to encourage your pet for exercise. This way, you can keep your pet fit and healthy.
Plan Regular Grooming Session: This is not only essential to keep your pets looking their best, but also important for the pet wellness. After all, like humans, pets also need to be bathed, have teeth brushed, and nails trimmed on regular basis. Don’t do this on daily, a bath once a month can be sufficient if you are brushing the pet regularly. Because frequent bath can dry out your pet’s skin. And use only the quality product for grooming.
There is a wide range of tearless pet shampoos available that are gentle and non-irritating when you get some into your pet’s eyes. By giving positive verbal reassurance and treats, you can easily teach your pet good grooming habits early on.
Schedule a Wellness Vet Visit: If you have dog or cat as a pet, maintaining his/her health is one of the top responsibilities of pet owners. Much like us, pets need checkups once a year to make sure they are on the top of their health.
A vet visit can save your pet life as well as save your penny. As expert, just vet can recognize early signs and treat health issues before they become serious problems. Even you can also get a help of vet for the recommendation of right pet’s diet and nutrition, preventive care and vaccinations that fit your dog or cat’s age and lifestyle.
In honor of this celebration month, take your pet to your vet and be sure he/she gets the care and attention they need. Moreover, during this National Pet Wellness Month, many veterinarians around the nation are conducting special events, fun activities, and workshops on pet wellness. So make your pet a part of the celebration.
In nutshell, pets always give us so much love and care, so we think it’s time to return that kindness with great wellness care. And, let’s make this month celebration memorable one!
