GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. No matter how you celebrated New Years 2020, there is one tradition that should always be upheld, and that is making a New Years resolution. While you may be busy thinking about how you will get fit or which bad habits to ditch, it is important to keep some New Years resolutions in mind for your pet.
Veterinarians from BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital are encouraging pet owners to make New Years plans for pets, because just like us, they can benefit from changes to their wellness routines.
Pets cannot make resolutions on their own; only you, the owner, can do that. As we come into the new years and the new decade, it is important to remember that pets may also need to ditch those bad dietary habits and engage in a healthier lifestyle, said Yoojin Kim, DVM, veterinary internist at the BluePearl in Grand Rapids. This new year, try to set some achievable goals for your pet and stick to them. Ultimately, these resolutions will make for a happier and healthier pet.
Here are a few New Years resolution ideas that will help promote a happier and healthier year for your furry friend.
Take these five tips.
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