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Make Your Dog Your New Exercise
Buddy:
Going for a walk or a jog with
your best friend will not only
be good for both of your bodies,
it will also add enjoyment to
both of your daily lives. Find
the best time of the day to go
for your walk or jog, and stick
to it! If you are new to walking
start with 10 minute walks each
day, and slowly build each walk
up to 30 minutes. You should
walk fast enough to increase
your heart rate and breathe more
deeply, but be able to carry on
a conversation. Although cats
may not be the best jogging
partners, there are many
exercises that can be fun for
the both of you. Having your cat
chase a laser-pointer or a cat
toy is always entertaining and
helps to keep your cat in shape.
The easiest feline exercise is
to put your cat’s food at one
end of the house and their water
at the other.
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Don’t Overfeed Your Pets
Dogs should be fed 1 cup of food
per 25 pounds of desired body
weight. If you are not sure what
the ideal weight for your pet is
just stop in and we will let you
know. The average cat should
only eat 5/8th of a cup of food
per day. If you add anything
else such as canned food or
treats you need to reduce the
amount of dry food you are
feeding by an equal amount.
The Doctor's Corner ...
Weight Management Program
