Best-selling novelist, Agnes Sligh Turnbull, once said “Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” It’s a very sad truth that they don’t live as long as we would want. But there are things that you can do to help prolong your time together and help your dog to live longer.
Keep your dog’s weight in a healthy range.
Many of us are guilty of giving too many treats, but an overweight dog is susceptible to a greater number of health issues. Try to reward good behaviour in other ways with extra attention, rather than extra dog biscuits.
Brush your dog’s teeth
The link between oral hygiene and a dog’s health is intrinsic. So making sure that your dog’s teeth are clean, can also mean a healthier dog all round.
Get active with your dog
Whether it’s a walk around the neighbourhood, a frisbee throwing frenzy at the park or a jog along the beach, whatever exercise you prefer to do with your dog… do it daily and keep doing it. Not only is it vital for your dog’s mental and physical health to help your dog to live longer, it’s also excellent for yours too.
Stay current with vaccinations and preventative treatments
Regular boosters and preventatives are always necessary to help keep your dog in tip top shape.
Allow your dog to be a social butterfly
Keeping his mind active is as important as keeping him physically fit. So making sure that your dog gets plenty of playtime and interaction with others is vital to his well being.
Feed your dog with healthy food appropriate to his size and breed
Nutritional needs vary from breed to breed and with age. Ask your vet what would be best for the size, breed and current age of your dog.
Invest in secure car accessories to transport your dog
We all know the importance of putting on our own seat belt in the car. Making sure that your dog is securely positioned in a vehicle should also be prioritised. Installing a Travall Guard, Divider and TailGate gives you peace of mind on the journey and every time you open the boot.
Even slight changes to your dog care routine can make a huge difference. Helping your dog to live longer is certainly time extremely well spent!
