10 Tips To Help Your Dog Live Longer

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Think back to the day you brought home your little pup; with it’s big, beautiful eyes staring right up at you and it’s adorable, little paws grabbing onto you as you held him - Did you ever think he’d grow up? Cue the present and that once-little puppy has grown up to be a beautiful, big dog.
They’re right about what they say, dogs really are your best friends. And it’s hard to imagine having to say goodbye to your best friend. It’s inevitable, there’s going to be a time when you’ll have to say goodbye.
On average, dogs can live to be between eleven and seventeen years old. However, with proper love, care, and attention, you can increase their life expectancy up by a few more comfortable canine years.
We’re looking at ten tips to help your dog live longer; being more aware of their breed, proper meals, and proper exercises - here’s all that you need to know!

10. Know Your Dog’s Background
Whether you’re rescuing a dog from a shelter or buying one off of a breeder, it’s always prudent to know more about the canine’s background. For example; if you’re buying a King Spaniel off of a breeder, you need to ask about it’s lineage. Firstly, it’s to confirm you’re getting the breed you’re asking for, and secondly because the breed of the dog provides valuable insight into the dog.
In this case, you’ll find out that a regular King Spaniel isn’t as excitable as, say, a German Shepherd and therefore wouldn’t require as much exercise. Compare this to a Dachshund and you’ll be taking long walks with your pet.
Only purchase dogs from breeders with sterling reputations. It’s always a good idea to get a second opinion before buying an animal off of someone.
If you’re rescuing an animal from a shelter, you need to know more about where the dog was found, any medical conditions, or ticks that might show up later on. Animals rescued from the pound are a bit more apprehensive than others. You’ll find their personality changing as time goes on, however.
If you know your dog’s background, you’ll be able to curate a living environment that’s best suited for them - one where they’ll thrive!

9. Give Your Pet The Right Amount Of Nutrients
Dogs are omnivores; they can eat both plants and meats. Never restrict your canine on either one or the other diet because you, as a human being, follow a particular diet. Your pet doesn’t have a say in what it’s eating, it’s only eating whatever you, the owner, placed for it in it’s bowl. Just because a particular lifestyle works for you, doesn’t mean it’ll work for your pet too.
That beautiful canine you’ve got needs the right amount of nutrients to keep her living longer and more comfortably. When buying dog food, look for brands that are approved from governing organizations, such as the AAFCO.
Pay careful attention towards the first three ingredients listed on the back of the pack. These ingredients are the ‘main’ ingredients. If the main ingredients are the right blend of fats, proteins, and carbs - then buy a pack for you pal!

8. Watch Your Pet’s Waistline
Animal obesity is a real thing - you’d think that with all that running around, there’s no way your dog’s ever going to gain weight. It’s the simple concept of energy intake and energy outtake. Your pet might be energetic and run around a lot, but then it’ll require the same amount of calories to balance it out.
Sometimes, often unknowingly, you might feed your pet more than it needs. For example; giving in to those beautiful, puppy eyes and giving it something from your plate at dinnertime.
Research has proven that dogs on a diet representative of their recommended daily caloric intake lived on average two years longer than those that didn’t. Additionally, there are a multitude of risks linked with increased body weight; osteoarthritis, arteriosclerosis, and breathing difficulties.

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Created:	3. 5. 2022 07:10:34

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