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Everyone is hunkering down,live the life of quarantine, Which means you spend more from your interior of time. And whileyou do everything you can to stay the healthiest, You are not the only one in your home at risk of getting "quarantined fifteen years. With so many of us shelter in place, veterinarians are afraid that animals will end up by packaging on books. Having your dog in quarantine with you is great for you, but you want to keep your dog healthy too!

"It has been studied around the holidays: the more we are around our dogs, the more likely we are to share our food with them and treat too much," saysErnie Ward, DVM, a veterinary food therapist and author ofChow Hounds: Why our dogs are fat. "And now, if they bother during a zoom call, you can end up throwing a treat to get distracting them. Or if you feel guilty because you can not take them for a walk, give you [their] food ".

All of these additional treats combined with lower amounts of physical activity can result in an unhealthy animal. Long before the coronavirus pandemic, veterinarians warned that millions of dogs and cats in the United States put on a dangerous amount of weight. Fifty-four percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats are overweight or obese, according to a survey conducted by thePET OBESITY PREVENTION ASSOCIATION.

As it is in humans, obesity in pets is complex with multiple causes, including genetics, environmental factors, unhealthy intestine microbes, as well as obvious things, such as poor diet and The lack of exercise, according to Dr. Ward. Here he gives some tips on how to keep your dog healthy in quarantine. And make sureClick here for all our last coronavirus coverage.

Do not misinterpret melancholy puppy eyes to "feed me. When your puppy is taking a look, they just want a little attention!

"We, the human equate food with love, but most of the time, your dog is looking for affection, no food," said Ward.

Give your dog not less than 30 minutes of aerobic activity a day, the same amount you need. So, if you have a garden or can go to an open park areawhere you can practice social distancing, The power walk your dog on a leash and even add some interval tracks if you are for her. If you are stuck inside, walk your dog around the house for 15 minutes twice a day and to help your dog quickly burn energy, walk your dog and go down the stairs if he is capable.

Dogs can experience boredom like you, especially when stuck in the house. A sign of boredom is the classic tear the newspaper or chew on your slippers never happy to treat as owner, right? So, instead, to entertain your dog! You can blow soap bubbles, hide a treatment around the house for him to find, or use an interactive processing dispenser. Play not only reduces stress, but strengthens your link with your pet. And hererecipes that you can try to fight boredom For you and the rest of your peers of quarantine!

It is not a secret that dogs eat, good enough. But the consumption of an entire dinner in two minutes does not mean that your puppy needs more to eat.

Nourish your dog a complete and balanced commercial food for practical reasons, but the plan to complete with whole foods like lean beef, chicken, fish and vegetables a few times a week.

"Dogs are fed with a heavy corn diet rich in omega-6," said Ward. "Like you, they needOmega 3. So feed them fatty fish like sardines, salmon, mackerel ".

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Give them plants-eh yes, we speak all broccoli, carrots, celery.

"People make the mistake of sharing pizza crust and half a hamburger [with their dog]," said Ward. "If it's not good for you, it's not healthy for your pet. Just be sure not to give your pet one of theseDog foods can not eat.

No matter how cute they look in animal personal protective equipment, do not put a mask on your dog.

"There is no evidence that cats or dogs can transmit the virus to people, other than serving accidental fomite, in the same way that you could potentially COVID-19 contract from a contaminated door handle Said Ward. "Dogs are a species that, according to all scientific evidence, can not actively infect other dogs (or people) or Covid-19 symptom experience. In addition, [a mask] just stress your pet. »

Dogs are welcome in some stores, but Ward advises do not bring them inside.

"You should absolutely practice social distancing with your dog and limit your dog's interaction with people and dogs," he says. "If your dog retrieves the virus from a stranger who stumbles your dog, the virus can transfer you from his cloak." And to help your dog handle the separation anxiety when you return to work, visit the Ward webinar. Always at home at home alone, overcoming anxiety in your post-pandemic poach May 5 at 12:30.