Tips for Preventing Heart Disease
As with humans, there are methods that you can use to help prevent heart disease in your dog. While prevention is not 100% possible, there are simple actions you can take to ensure that your dog lives a long, healthy life.
- Maintain proper weight
- Exercise
- Regular visits to the vet
- Acting on the signs of heart disease
Maintaining the right weight and exercise will go a long way towards keeping your dog healthy. All this means is feeding your dog properly and walking or just playing with them every day to help keep them active. Regular visits to the vet will also help in spotting signs early on. However, you can also help by noticing the signs of heart trouble so that action can be taken as quickly as possible.
