{"id":1482,"date":"2020-05-28T18:40:45","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T18:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=1482"},"modified":"2020-05-28T18:40:45","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T18:40:45","slug":"an-owners-guide-to-pet-health-and-wellness-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/an-owners-guide-to-pet-health-and-wellness-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"An Owner\u2019s Guide to Pet Health and Wellness at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With the way this year has been going, many of us have taken this opportunity to take a good look at our own health and mental wellness. It isn\u2019t a bad trend. In this busy world we tend to forget to take the time to be sure that we are doing okay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care<\/a> wants to remind you to think about your pets during this time, too. Who knows, maybe this rough start to 2020 will create a whole revolution of personal and pet health and wellness prioritization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Prioritizing Pet Health At Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you might think of pet health care<\/a> as something that happens at our hospital<\/a>, good care starts at home. There is plenty that you can do without leaving your living room.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good nutrition <\/strong>\u2013 You are what you eat, right? From selecting a nutritious food<\/a>, monitoring calorie intake<\/a>, and promoting a healthy body weight, you can do a lot for your pet\u2019s health starting at the food bowl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At home dental care \u2013 <\/strong>A good home dental care routine<\/a> is fundamental to maintaining oral health. You might take this time to teach your pet to have their teeth brushed<\/a> or experiment with oral health products<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good grooming \u2013 <\/strong>Proper bathing, ear cleaning, and nail trims are important for skin health. If you can\u2019t bring your pet to see us<\/a>, try an at-home \u201cs-paw\u201d day<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parasite prevention \u2013 <\/strong>Don\u2019t forget that your pet needs protection against things like heartworms, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites. Give preventatives as recommended and don\u2019t hesitate to call us<\/a> if you aren\u2019t sure about how to properly protect your pet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental Wellness for Pets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meditation, yoga, and exercise are high on the list of ways people have been prioritizing themselves. Pets need help in this department, too, though. Animals that don\u2019t receive good mental support can suffer from behavior problems, depression, or even be more prone to developing problems like cognitive dysfunction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take some time to be sure that your pet is receiving good environmental enrichment<\/a>, social stimulation, and proper exercise. You might consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n