This daily wellness tips for dogs post is sponsored by Milk-Bone. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
My dogs mean the world to me, so I make sure to do everything possible to keep them healthy! Like us, dogs benefit greatly from daily exercise, healthy food, and the right supplements. Anything to help prolong their life and I’m all for it!
A simple health and wellness routine is all you need to keep your furry family members on track for optimal health and wellness. Today I’m sharing some daily wellness tips for dogs that have worked well for us! If you’re a dog owner, hopefully these daily wellness tips can help you achieve optimal health with your pets too!
DAILY WELLNESS TIPS FOR DOGS:
Serve healthy food portions
A healthy diet is key, but did you know that portion size is just as important for dogs as humans? Overeating can be detrimental to your dog’s health long-term, so be sure to feed them the vet recommended serving size specific to your pet. It’s so easy to overfeed and many owners don’t even realize they’re doing it, but you may be surprised by just how much they actually need!
Focus on exercise and socialization
We’ve all heard about the importance of socialization for developing puppies, but let’s not forget that this is equally important for adult dogs too! Dogs need daily exercise, and a great way to get both exercise and socialization is at the dog park! If you can’t make it to the dog park everyday (understandably so for most people’s schedules!), a daily brisk walk (keyword brisk!) is recommended!
Reward with nutrient packed treats
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Focus on preventative dental care
Being proactive with preventative dental care is key to reducing the chance of dental disease in your dog! Plaque buildup can lead to many health problems, some often serious or fatal, so it’s important to not forget about routine brushing and daily cleaning. A lot of dogs give owners a hard time with teeth brushing, so a much simpler solution is to give your dog a dental brush chew! Milk-Bone Brushing Chews Dental Treats are a great option because they clean your pet’s teeth, but your pet just thinks it’s a tasty treat! Little do they know that as they chew on the dental brush, they are actually removing harmful build up!
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Have any daily wellness tips for dogs you’d like to share? Share yours in the comments below!
Leslie@Peaches&Willow says
These are all great tips. We treat our girl like she’s our kid and we want her to live the longest, fullest life possible. I’m also starting to do more research about common household cleaners and oils that are toxic for our pets since my mom just brought to my attention that some oils are toxic to them (I diffuse oils daily). So is the solution in the Swiffer (I use that multiple times a week, too!) It’s easy to over look these wellness tips, I think. I know I definitely have been.
Helen says
I treat my dog like she is my child! These are great tips and I really want to try out those treats. Thanks for the recommendation.
Janine says
My dog is treated like a Queen, she is part of the family after all! Portion size is so important……unfortunately too many dogs are over weight. My vet explained it really well…….my dog is approx 1/6th my weight so if I were to eat a biscuit as a treat she shoukd only get sonething 1/6th the size…..if she gets a full biscuit I have to eat 6! Raw carrots are great treats too. Thanks for sharing!!
Annie Cho says
Thanks for the great tips! I definitely want to keep socializing my dog more with other dogs as well as be more comfortable around humans.
xoxo
Annie
Laura Rike says
So many great tips here! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Alix Maza says
Your pups are so cute! We recently switched our dog treats for healthier treats that are slimming and we noticed a difference/he loves them!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Love these tips for our pups! My dog is an important family member, so I totally appreciate your ways to help keep her healthy!
Gillian Kent says
Keeping your dog’s weight under control from day 1 is one of the best things you can do. The portion control is the way. I have a big guy over 100 lbs and keeping him lean is good for his joints. My other dog is a miniature dachshund and it is so easy for them to get fat because it only takes an extra Tablespoon a day to be too much.
Jenny says
These are great tips! I will have to check out those vitamins for my pup.
Cristina says
This is so useful! My parents will love this article! They have a German Shepard and my Mum is always looking for ways to take better care of him. I’m thinking to try brushing his teeth, but I have a feeling it will go terribly wrong.
Lauren says
These are amazing tips. I do need to work on Mochi’s socialization skills. But he does stick to his best buddies and has a good time with them. I just need to introduce him to more dogs!
Keating says
Our dog loves Milk Bone! And exercise and socialization are so important for dogs. We try to take ours to a dog park once a week and it helps so much.