6 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Dog Healthy

Basic Care to Ensure Your Dog's Health

In addition to your love and companionship, there are measures you should take as a responsible pet owner to keep your dog healthy. Here are six things recommended by veterinarians:

1. Keep your pet at a healthy weight;
2. Exercise your pet;
3. Feed your pet a balanced, nutritious diet;
4. Have your veterinarian examine your pet at least once a year to make sure your pet is healthy and to help detect problems earlier;
5. Vaccinate your pet against potentially deadly diseases such as distemper, parvo, panleukopenia and rabies;
6. Keep your pet free of parasites (fleas, ticks, heartworm, etc.) – consult your veterinarian for the best product for your pet;