A new near and new health for you and your pet
The New Year is here, and that means New Year’s Resolutions! While planning you’re 2013 health conscious habits, don’t forget to include your pets. Like humans, animals face a multitude of daily health challenges, ranging from arthritis to obesity. That’s why Pet Valu, a leading retailer of pet food and supplies, offers an array of products and tips to establish health and wellness for pets. The experts at Pet Valu have five valuable tips for sticking to your 2013 health goals:
1. Choose Quality Foods. Since a healthy pet starts with what you feed your pet, it’s imperative to feed them foods with high quality ingredients. Performatrin Ultra, one of Pet Valu’s most highly praised products, is specially formulated to provide pets in all stages of life with the delicious taste they want, while still packing the nutritional punch they need. Performatrin Ultra products are made from delicious whole grains, hormone free protein, fresh fruits, and vegetables. Some pets may have sensitive stomachs or food allergies. The Performatrin Ultra line offers grain free food for all size dogs and cats that may help these digestive issues. Performatrin Ultra Grain Free is all natural and comes prepared with either one or multiple protein sources. Feeding your pet nutritious foods during the early stages of life helps ensure their health during the later stages of life.
2. Monitor Portions. Practicing adequate portion sizes is key to achieving weight loss and/or weight management. Mastering the right serving size can be frustrating at first but don’t be discouraged.
3. Make A Date With Your Pet. Studies show that a lack of exercise can lead to obesity, poor muscle tone, and diabetes for humans and animals alike. Exercising is more fun when you have a partner, so set aside a time each day for you and your pet to get moving. Dogs especially like routine; try to keep your workout time consistent. Even as little as 15 minutes of activity a day can positively impact on your health and the health of your canine.
4. Don’t Let Mother Nature Stop You. Chilly, dreary weather isn’t an excuse for you and your dog to ditch exercise. While certain dogs are better suited to cold weather than others, Pet Valu offers raincoats, shearling boots, and other apparel to help keep all pets warm during outdoor activities. Be mindful during the colder months that ice melt products can be very harmful to your pet. Pet Valu carries Safe Paw, a pet friendly ice melt product that won’t poison your pet if ingested. But if you don’t want to venture outside, try indoor games such as a classic game of fetch, using a ChuckIt! toy or an Air Squeaker football, both available at Pet Valu.
5. Consider Supplements. No matter what stage of life dogs are in, supplements can help to maintain a long and healthy lifespan for your pet. Pet Valu carries a wide array of vitamins and supplements to help your pet with
