{"id":1021,"date":"2018-01-03T22:09:37","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T05:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feltonveterinaryhospital.com\/?p=1021"},"modified":"2022-08-08T10:11:19","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T17:11:19","slug":"in-with-the-new-new-years-resolutions-for-pet-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.feltonveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/in-with-the-new-new-years-resolutions-for-pet-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"In With the New: New Year\u2019s Resolutions for Pet Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you made any New Year\u2019s resolutions yet? 2017 has wound down, and with 2018 just beginning it\u2019s a great time to look ahead and think about what we want to do differently this year. Maybe you want to eat better, hit the gym more frequently, and enjoy life more? Well, why not include your pet in some of your new year\u2019s resolutions? Not sure where to start? The team at Felton Veterinary Hospital has you covered. Below are some ideas for New Year\u2019s resolutions for pet owners, to get the New Year started off right for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Feed the Best Quality Diet You Can<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is one of your resolutions to eat better? Our pets are no different! Feeding a high quality, balanced diet can do so much to lengthen their lives and help keep them healthy and feeling great. There are so many diet options out there, but each pet is an individual. So, talk to us about your pet\u2019s nutrition needs at your next preventive care appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra credit: Measure your pet\u2019s food each and every time you feed, to prevent unwanted weight gain. Ask us for a free pet food measuring cup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Establish a Daily Grooming Routine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not every dog and cat needs a daily brushing (although some do!), but establishing a daily rub down or brushing has many benefits. Of course, one is that removing loose hair means fewer hairballs across your living room floor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But grooming has other benefits too. During these daily sessions, you\u2019ll become familiar with your pet\u2019s body, and any lumps, bumps, or changes will be more easily noticed. The sooner you can have your veterinarian check things out, the sooner action can be taken, and early detection of disease can often mean a better prognosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay on Track with Preventive Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The old adage \u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure\u201d is absolutely true in veterinary medicine. At Felton Veterinary Hospital<\/a>, preventive care is tailored to the individual pet, but our preventive care exam will include discussion with you about the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n