This blog shares pet fitness tips to help you keep your cat or dog in excellent shape during the fall season.
The hot summer days might be over, but there are plenty of autumn pet activities and indoor exercises for keeping pets active. This blog shares pet fitness tips to help you keep your cat or dog in excellent shape during the fall season.
Outdoor Activities for Pets
Milder temperatures make autumn pet fitness activities extra fun and enjoyable. In addition, something about the falling leaves makes time spent outdoors this season primarily captivating. Check out our suggestions for outdoor activities for your pet:
- Visit a pumpkin patch where your pet can “help” you select the perfect pumpkins for your porch. Just make sure it’s a pet-friendly spot before you go.
- Enjoying a stroll with your dog or cat in your local hiking If your pet isn’t too fond of long distances, a backpack or pet stroller can give your furry sidekick a helpful lift when they start to tucker out.
- Get ready for trick or treat! Your furry companion can show off their costume while receiving plenty of exercise strolling the neighborhood.
- Take advantage of the cooler temperatures by taking longer walks and allowing your dog to explore the surroundings leisurely. Check out this article on pet safety during the fall season.
Indoor Pet Exercises
The occasional cold or rainy day is prone to happen in autumn. So, when it does, there are plenty of pet fitness activities to keep your pets their fittest, including:
- Playing hide-and-seek with treats. Place your pet’s favorite treats around the house for your pet to sniff out and find.
- Teaching your dog or feline a new trick. It can strengthen the bond you share while stimulating your pet’s mental enrichment.
- Do you have stairs in your home? Race your pet up and down the stairs several times. Take a break and repeat!
Explore these tips above for providing autumn pet care from indoors to outdoors!
Support Your Pet’s Wellness at Alexander Animal Hospital
Alexander Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital located in Severna Park, Maryland, serving the Severna Park, Pasadena, and Arnold Areas. Our goal is educating clients on the needs of their pets and understanding the importance of individualized veterinary care in order to strengthen the human-animal bond between owners and their pets.
We understand you have a choice when deciding on the care for your pets, and we strive to provide you with unparalleled services including wellness exams, vaccines, lost pet microchip ID, dental care, surgical services, digital radiography, and in-hospital laboratory services and diagnostics. Other highlights of Alexander Animal Hospital are the separate cat and dog waiting and exam rooms, as well as after-hours on-call emergency services.
Please take a look around our website and then give us a call at 410-777-8678 to set up an appointment. We’re social! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest for all the latest updates!