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New Year's resolutions
for you and your pet!
As a new year begins, many of us take the opportunity to set goals for the
months ahead. This year, consider your pets when making New Year’s
resolutions. Just like us, they could benefit from improvements to their
wellness routines, but they can’t make resolutions on their own.
Here are some New Year’s resolution ideas from experts that will help
promote a happier, healthier year for your four-legged friends.
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Perform a diet audit:
The New Year is the perfect time to
evaluate what, when and how much
your pet is eating. Use a measuring
cup to ensure that your pet is
receiving the proper amount of food
at every meal, rather than guessing.
More brain stimulation:
To easily engage your dog or cat,
spice up mealtime with gadgets
such as a puzzle feeder. Simply
switching up your meal delivery by
using a puzzle feeder you can easily
improve your pet’s life and
encourage good behavior.
Get more exercise:
There are many exercises you can
take up along with your dog such as
running, cycling and swimming and
they're good for both of you!
Make more friends:
Look for pack walks in your area,
where groups of dog owners meet
regularly to walk their dogs
together. It's a great way for you
both to make new friends and to
socialise your dog.
Schedule a health check:
If your pet appears to be healthy, it
may be tempting to skip that annual
veterinary appointment.
But regular wellness appointments
are crucial for ensuring that your pet
enjoys many happy and healthy
years.
From us all at Gouves, we wish
you and your pets a very happy
and healthy 2020!