A vet has urged pet owners to do one free thing to improve the lives of all dogs. The vet has spoken out against dog owners who are "too busy" to ensure the animal they brought into their home is happy and healthy, reports The Mirror.
Writing on Reddit, she said owners can improve their dog's quality of life without spending a penny, adding: "I'd like to see people focus not just on quantity but quality of their pet's life.
"The best thing you can do for that is just incorporate them into your life as much as possible. Pay attention to them. Love them. Lots of walks. Lots of games. You'd be surprised what they can learn.
"Play hide and seek. Play fetch. Sit beside them when you watch TV, pet them. Train and socialise them early and well so you won't avoid them because they're not well behaved."
She says dogs prefer interacting with their owners through play than just being given a toy to chew or a ball to chase. "We're all so busy, it's so easy to make them an afterthought," she said.
"You are their whole world and unless you live on a big farm where they run free, you are their only outlet for activity and happiness. They get bored fast, just like we do. They can't wait for you to get home. They've missed you! Take them for a walk. Do a fun training or agility class with them if you'd like."
She recommends owners exercise their pets, keep an eye on what they're eating and drinking and regularly brush their teeth.
