New Years Resolutions for Your Pet

THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP

www.BregmanVetGroup.com

Have you thought about your New Year's resolutions?  There is no better time to commit to improving your pet care than the new year.  Here are a few resolutions that will help keep your pet healthy through 2015!

Resolutions for Pets:

• Measure Pet Food - It's easy to overfeed your pets.  Use an 8-ounce measuring cup to help make sure that your pet isn't taking in more calories than they need.
• Try a New Activity - Incorporate your pet into your exercise routine.  This it's a great way to bond and its a great way to make sure that you and your pet stay healthy.
• Visit the Vet - Yearly examinations are an important part of making sure that your pet is happy and healthy year-round.  During a visit, we can help address any medical conditions early on.
• Groom Your Pet - Brushing your pet doesn't just help them look nice.  It also removes excess fur from the coat and distributes healthy oils from the skin to the fur. 
• Brush Their Teeth - Does your pet have smelly breath?  Regular cleanings are a great way to keep your pet's teeth in good shape long into their senior years.  Use a small pet-friendly toothbrush to prevent plaque buildup.

Check out this article for more ideas for pet resolutions!

If you have any questions about how to care for your pets in the New Year, contact our office.  Our veterinarians are happy to help you with all of your pet's health needs.

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New Year’s Resolutions to Help Your Pet!

THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP 

www.BregmanVetGroup.com

As we all know the New Year has just rolled in! Many of us like to reflect on the year and make resolutions to improve ourselves for the upcoming year! 

These resolutions can include eating healthier, going to the gym more often,  or anything that may better ourselves!  However, this year, you may want to include your pets in tour New Year’s resolutions!

Pets age much more quickly than humans, so it is important to make at least one visit to the veterinarian every year for pets under 7 years of age and at least twice for older pets.  With accelerated aging it causes their bodies to change very quickly over time, and if you wait until they are displaying signs of illness it could be too late.  After a full examination by the veterinarian they might suggest dental cleaning, lab work, vaccinations, nutritional supplements, weight loss or even medications to improve your pet's health.  It is also important to evaluate your pet’s diet.  

There are many different choices on the shelves that it is vital to do some research before choosing a brand that may not be optimal for your specific pet.  You should also be aware the sudden changes in a pet’s diet can be more harmful than helpful, be sure to do it slowly over a period of around 2 weeks.  Like humans obesity in pets is at an all-time high, with 60 percent of household pets being overweight or obese in America.  

Also like humans, obesity can expose them to a variety of disease conditions.  Consult your vet and develop a healthy diet and exercise program for your pet.  

Combine all of these and have a happy and healthy New Year for you and your pets!