Pet Care & Tips Dog Help and Care Guides Safe and Healthy Exercise for Older Dogs | Safe and Healthy Exercise for Older Dogs |
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| Written by Kitty Teddy | ||||
| Friday, 28 December 2007 | ||||
 As your dog gets older, he or she still needs regular exercise to help keep their heart healthy, ensure that their muscles are exercised and reduce any problems caused by overweight. Just as with humans, your dog may just want to sit on the couch and sleep, but a little exercise won’t do them any harm.- - Kitty & Teddy’s Pet Care Guide for Safe and Healthy Exercise for The Older Dog. • Take your dog for shorter walks – walk slower and allow them to set the pace • Play games at home to encourage your dog to be active – fetching a ball will ensure that your pet gets some exercise and is a fun activity for you at the same time. • For some dogs, joint and hip problems can cause some pain during exercise, hydrotherapy  is an ideal way of giving your dog exercise as the water provides buoyancy and support for the dog and the exercise builds muscle tone.• Opt for two smaller meals rather than one main meal a day. • Although exercise is important, you must also allow your dog to rest and never force your dog to do exercise when he or she looks like they are in pain or it is causing them discomfort. • Before embarking on any exercise regime, speak to your vet and get a full health check for your dog. - Find a vet near you by searching the My Pet Friends Pet Business Directory. Click here to start searching now. -   Add as favourites (0) |  Quote this article on your site | Views: 371
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