Pets are forever the household’s babies. Even if they grow up and age through the years, they remain to be considered as such. And who can resist them anyway? They provide extreme happiness, instant stress relief, and unending love and loyalty to their hoomans.
Now on your part as owner or fur parent, are you being an efficient companion to them as well? It’s not just about giving them food, water, and sufficient space. A lot of innovations have happened already in terms of being an efficient fur parent, especially when it comes to taking care of their health.
Discover here the three essential things to do to take care of your pet’s health more than ever.
Take them out for a regular exercise
This is perhaps the most basic thing to do to keep your pets healthy. Similar to us humans, pets also need regular exercise to improve their cardiovascular fitness, lower blood pressure, and keep their bones and joints strong.
It doesn’t need to be complicated. A lot of health benefits await them already with their exercise being the simplest act of walking, running or jogging, and climbing up the stairs. Taking a stroll with them at the park is also a good thing as it allows them to socialise with other pets which helps alleviate stress.
Admit it, pets spend most of their time lazing around the house. Their usual routine is to eat, sleep, play (a little), and then repeat the cycle. Chances are they will not exercise on their own unless their fur parent brings them out. So, take them out today and do not forget to bring plenty of water, especially if it’s their first in a long time to go out.
Find a good veterinarian and visit them regularly
Your pet’s health must be handled by a professional, just like how you have your doctor. Their health is your responsibility because you’re their fur parent. You must always be up to date on their vaccination and general treatments like deworming and grooming.
Find a good veterinarian who is skilled in handling your pet to also assure you that your baby is in good hands. An effective way to do this is through word of mouth. Ask your friends or neighbours with the same pet as you about who their trusted veterinarian is.
A pet’s health condition is different from ours starting from the moment they feel something off. Unlike us, they cannot express something directly as to how they are feeling. If they are in pain, they cannot point out to us where it is coming from. They just show low energy and/or no appetite at the onset and we interpret it as is, not knowing that there’s something more behind it.
By the time we decide to bring them to the veterinarian, days have already gone by. Usually, it’s already late in the sense that they need to undergo a lot of procedures as compared to if you paid a visit early on. Not to mention that these procedures, when summed up, typically cost a lot. That’s why preventive veterinary care is important. Regular visits to a veterinarian detect potential ailments early on and address them immediately.
Get them covered with pet extras
Taking care of a pet is like looking after a child. In fact, many pet owners have developed ‘pet parent’ behaviours that resemble conventional parent-child interactions. First off, they usually speak to their pets as though they understand the words they’re saying. That’s why it’s just right that pets have their own extras coverage too, similar to how you do it with your child.
However, in terms of caring for their pet’s health, only 30% of dog parents get a coverage plan for them out of the 40% of households owning dogs. Meanwhile, 21% of cat parents get a coverage plan for them out of the 27% of households owning cats.
A pet extras plan has you and your fur baby’s back when you need it most without compromising your savings. As their owner, it gives you the peace of mind that your pet is covered should sudden ailments or injuries occur.
This is also in connection with the regular visits to their veterinarian to care for their health. You don’t need to always dip into your savings during vet appointments, that’s what pet extras coverage is for.
Protect your pet with ExtrasJar
Here at ExtrasJar, we acknowledge that your furry friends are part of the family too. That’s why we revolutionised the insurance industry and provided flexible, personalised, and sustainable care for your beloved dogs and cats in the household.
The ExtrasJar Pet Extras Account gives you revolutionary peace of mind that your fur baby is covered for whatever challenge they may face. Their dental checkups, vaccinations, grooming, prescription food, and other general treatments will be covered when they need them. You will also have access to ExtrasJar’s holistic network of quality providers who have nothing but professionalism and utmost care for your pet’s health.
Reach out to us now and let’s talk about the comprehensive security that your best mate deserves.
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