For pet owners, keeping your dog or cat healthy is crucial. Aside from taking them to the veterinarian when they're sick or injured, monitoring their health is essential for their overall well-being. That’s why it’s wise to work healthy habits into your pet’s routine to boost their health. These include everything from your choice of treats to pet vaccinations.

How Can You Keep Your Pet Healthy?

1. Diet

Like humans, dogs and cats need specific amounts of many different nutrients to stay healthy. Their nutrient requirements are different from yours. Your pup needs more meat and fewer plant products, and a cat's diet should be almost entirely meat.

Most pets can eat a high-quality dog or cat food from a local pet store, but if your pet has special dietary needs, your veterinarian will recommend the right diet to keep them healthy. Also, make sure your pet has constant access to clean drinking water. If you're using treats for training, don't overfeed your pet with them.

2. Exercise

Your pet needs exercise every day. Not only does this help them stay fit, but it also helps use up energy so they’re less likely to feel restless around the house. Dogs need to spend at least half an hour each day running, whether that means jogging with you or playing fetch in an open area. 

You can help your cat get exercise by encouraging them to chase toys. Purchase a toy that you can stuff with treats to encourage your furry friend to chase it. 

3. Pet Vaccinations & Preventatives

There are many diseases that can affect your pet that they can be exposed to. Pet vaccinations help prepare your pet's immune system to protect them, especially from the most common and most dangerous diseases.  Preventative oral, topical and collars can also be purchased to prevent intestinal parasites, ear mites, fleas, ticks, heartworm and much more.

Puppies and kittens need a number of different shots in their first few months of life, and as they get older, they'll need regular booster shots to maintain their immunity.

If you need low-cost pet vaccinations in Fairfield County and the surrounding areas, visit us at Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic. We offer affordable vaccinations to help protect your pet's health from common diseases in conjunction with spaying and neutering services. To make an appointment, call (203) 690-1550 or visit our website to browse our services and resources.