{"id":11256,"date":"2020-10-15T07:00:32","date_gmt":"2020-10-15T06:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-us\/?p=11256"},"modified":"2020-10-14T14:44:54","modified_gmt":"2020-10-14T13:44:54","slug":"5-essential-health-and-hygiene-tips-for-dog-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-us\/5-essential-health-and-hygiene-tips-for-dog-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"5 essential health and hygiene tips for dog owners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dogs make us feel good!\u00a0 They have the ability to lower our stress levels, get us physically active, keep us company, and put a smile on our faces. Their benefit to human health – both mental and physical –\u00a0 has been widely documented.\u00a0 It\u2019s no wonder that during the Covid-19 pandemic, dog ownership has increased dramatically. However, a dog\u2019s paws, mouth and fur all carry plenty of germs and bacteria.\u00a0 So, in order to stay fit and well there are additional health and hygiene measures that dog owners should implement to insure their wellbeing.\u00a0 We detail 5 health and hygiene tips for dog owners to help you and your dog to stay fit and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep your dog\u2019s vaccinations and parasite treatments up to date<\/span><\/h2>\n

This is very important to keep your dog healthy and to avoid preventable diseases and infections.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wash your hands frequently<\/span><\/h2>\n

Handwashing for the entire global population is a critical element in the ability to stay well during a global pandemic.\u00a0 We are all needing to wash our hands more thoroughly and more frequently than perhaps we did before.\u00a0 After any interaction with your dog (petting or playing with the dog) it is essential to wash your hands. Handwashing should also be done after holding a dog toy, the leash, the dog bed or any dog bedding. Make sure your hands are thoroughly washed before eating or preparing food.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sanitize your pet\u2019s dining area<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s very important to regularly clean the dog food and water dishes, but not with other household dishes. Placing the dog dishes on a rubber mat which can be regularly cleaned and sanitized makes it even easier to keep the area hygienic.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mop your floors<\/span><\/h2>\n

When a dog is coming in and out of the house, you need to be more thorough with cleaning the floor.\u00a0 Wipe your dog\u2019s paws with a clean, dry towel.\u00a0 Clean and disinfect your floors frequently to minimize the spread of germs and bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n

Protect your car\u2019s trunk<\/span><\/h2>\n

Keeping your car trunk\u2019s interior hygienic after dog walks is also easy to do.\u00a0 Simply adding a vehicle-specific rubber trunk liner<\/a> allows for an easy wipe over with an antibacterial solution, so you know the inside of your trunk is clean when transporting your groceries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay safe, stay well!<\/p>\n

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Dogs make us feel good!\u00a0 They have the ability to lower our stress levels, get us physically active, keep us company, and put a smile on our faces. Their benefit to human health – both mental and physical –\u00a0 has been widely documented.\u00a0 It\u2019s no wonder that during the Covid-19 pandemic, dog ownership has increased …<\/p>\n

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