There’s no excuse to avoid exercise when you have a pet at home. A lot of exercise is fundamental to the wellbeing of a lot of animals and pets, and it’s our responsibility to ensure that they are let out of their cage or out of the house to get the exercise they need for good wellbeing.
Dogs in particular require a great deal of exercise to ensure they stay healthy and in shape. It keeps them both physically and mentally engaged, encouraging good behaviour and as well as an active lifestyle. Regular dog walks helps to prevent physical illnesses such as obesity, heart disease and arthritis, as well as mental illnesses as depression and aggressiveness. The amount of exercise required varies from dog to dog, often depending on breed, age as well as general health.
Good pet health care can keep us healthy too. Science suggests that we get at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise 3 to 5 times a week, and what better way to get fit than enjoy time with your furry friend. Studies suggest that dog owners exceed this greatly, getting genuine enjoyment out of exercise with their dog.
On average, dog owners spend 8 hours a week walking their four legged friend, whereas none dog owners clocked around 1 hour 20 minutes of jogging and strolling. 70% of them said that they found going to the gym boring and a chore, whereas 86% of dog owners said that they enjoyed taking their dog out every day.
We at Pet Health Information are delighted that exercise plays such a prominent role in the enjoyment of pet ownership, which pleases both owners and pets alike!