Did you know dogs need exercise too? Okay, so do cats. It’s super important for pet parents to understand the needs of their furry family members. Each breed and species has its own quirks and differences. What works for one cat or dog may not work for another. As their parents and best advocate, they rely on you to create the environment which will help them thrive. Creating a pet wellness routine is key to their happiness and health.

Why Establishing a Pet Wellness Routine is so Important

A pet wellness routine is not a luxury. It is a necessity. You want your pet to be able to maintain a baseline of health and you want to be able to catch potential issues long before they become big problems. Pet wellness, at its core, is about being preventative. Regular checkups help keep your pet at their best, but there are also other key components to a pet wellness routine.

There are many benefits for pets who have a well-established pet wellness routine. The biggest benefit is significantly extending the quality and duration of your pet’s life. By being proactive in their care, and establishing routine vet visits, issues are often caught early if they come up at all. This significantly reduces the cost of treatment and usually allows for less invasive options. That means a lot fewer surprises for you and lower vet costs over time.

Secondly, establishing a pet wellness routine helps build a stronger bond between pets and other family members. Maintaining regular exercise, grooming, and vet visits, makes you more tuned in with their needs and behaviors. This builds a deeper understanding and connection between the two of you.

Lastly, while a pet will benefit from a wellness routine, it offers benefits to their humans too. A healthy pet will be far less likely to transmit disease. And when a pet is healthy and feeling well, it reduces stress levels for other family members in the home.

What Does a Pet Wellness Routine Include?

Your vet can help you establish an effective pet wellness routine that will help keep your pet happy and healthy. Vaccinations are one of the main pillars of preventive healthcare. They help protect your pet from different diseases that can be serious and even fatal. Some of the diseases that vaccinations can prevent include rabies, feline leukemia, parvovirus, and distemper. Your vet will schedule the vaccinations your pet will need based on their species, health status, and breed.

Regular exercise is just as important for us pets as it is for humans. Daily exercise routines help keep your pet’s circulatory system working well, help prevent undesired weight gain, encourage healthy eating, and improves their mood just like it does yours!

Dental care is also an important part of your pet’s wellness care plan. Good dental hygiene helps prevent periodontal disease, which can cause serious health problems if it is not treated.

Other components in a pet wellness routine include choosing the best food and treat options. Keep your pet hydrated by always ensuring fresh water is available to them.

Your pet’s health and happiness are connected and establishing a pet wellness routine is the key to helping you achieve both. You can work closely with their vet to home in on the fine details to ensure your pet stays healthy, comfortable, and happy.

About the Author: Hazel

Pawer Lab is proud to have Hazel as our head engineer. He is a hard worker and develops and tests our dog-focused products. Hazel likes to have fun and enjoys simple things like long walks in the park. When Hazel isn’t working, he likes to ride in the car, fetch tennis balls, and chase delivery professionals.