Regular exercise is important for humans to control weight, combat disease, improve mood, and boost energy. Why would it be any different for your pet? The veterinarians at Waipio Pet Clinic in Waipahu, HI explain why it’s not.

With more than 75 years of combined veterinary medicine experience, the vets at Waipio Pet Clinic know what’s best for your pet. At Waipio Pet Clinic, your pet can get the surgical and dental care, vaccinations, and digital radiography they need. But one of the best ways to ensure your animal’s wellness is to keep your pet active. Here are three reasons why:

• It Keeps Your Pet Happy: Animals are instinctually playful. Cats like to bat at balls, and dogs like to wrestle. Without this outlet, pets will eventually become bored and restless, which makes them more likely to develop destructive behaviors, such as chewing and digging or barking and whining.
• It Keeps Your Pet Healthy: Just like humans, pets can become overweight. If your pet is obese, it makes it harder for them to enjoy the activities they once did. Obesity can also lead to heart disease, orthopedic injuries, and diabetes, among other medical problems.
• It Keeps You Bonded: Every time you take your pet on a walk, you two grow closer together. When you participate in structured play, incorporating rules into the exercise, such as in fetch or find-the-treat, you not only reassert yourself as the authority figure but also increase the trust between you and your pet. 

Visit Waipio Pet Clinic’s website for more information on the clinic and the veterinary services offered, or call (808) 676-2205 to have any of your questions answered by the friendly, knowledgeable veterinarians on staff.