subject: Prevent Heart Disease in your Pet [print this page] Prevent Heart Disease in your Pet Prevent Heart Disease in your Pet
A pet's heart is just as susceptible to wearing out and experiencing pain as a human heart. It requires proper care and needs to be kept in good condition through good diet and exercise.
There are many causes of congenital heart disease most of them are hereditary. Hence it is a good idea to have puppies screened when they are six to eight weeks old. Veterinarians at the local animal care center can perform this exam by listening to the heartbeat of the pet for potential heart murmurs.
Pet owners are always concerned about their pet's health. In order to keep your pet safe from heart diseases, try implementing the following pet care routines in your pet's daily life. These have proved to improve pet's physical health and also lower the chances of them developing heart diseases.
Keep Your Pet Slim
Obesity can lead to many problems both in humans and pets. A big fat pet may look cute and adorable but in reality, it is a walking disaster. Many pet owners tend to over feed their pets by giving extra treats and table scraps. This is not healthy for the pet at all. Stick to proper doses of pet food and keep a daily exercise program in your daily pet care regime. It is a good idea to ask the local veterinarian about effective weight loss programs for pets and implement them accordingly.
Keep Those Teeth Cleaned and Healthy
This is very important. A lot of pet diseases can be traced all the way to poor dental hygiene. Pets diagnosed with kidney, liver and heart diseases are found to be lacking good, healthy teeth and gums. The reason for that is bacteria left on teeth and gums travels through the bloodstream and settles in the heart valves causing infection. A good way to keep a pet's teeth clean is to either perform daily cleaning yourself or go through routine dental check up by veterinarians. Doing so will help eliminate potential heart problems.
Feed Your Pet Healthy Fat
Not all types of fat are bad for a pet's health. Omega 3 fatty acids are good fats that are regarded as good for pets. Ensure that your pet's food contains a healthy dosage of Omega 3 fatty acids. Adding it to your pet's diet will have a profound effect on its behavior and overall wellbeing.
Heartworm Prevention
This is particularly important for dog owners. Pet owners should make sure that their dog gets monthly heartworm medication. This disease is fatal if developed. It is also very costly. Therefore it is always better to be safe than sorry.
Pet's health is just as important anyone's health. Implementing the above mentioned routines in the pet's daily activities will not only save your pet from heart diseases it will also have a positive effect on the pet's overall health and behavior.
