Your Dog Is Good For Your Health!

Have you thought of everything that your dog gives you? She gives you devotion, attention, a wet kiss, and unconditional love.

But did you know that she is also good for your health?

It has been proven that just by holding, petting and talking to your dog, your blood pressure lowers. It can also lower your cholesterol levels.

I think the number one reason for having pets in the workplace, is not only the above reasons, but they can also lower stress. And we all know how stressful the workplace can become. I would think that business owners would want these benefits because I am sure it would lower the need for doctor visits and lower health costs.

Most dog owners get more exercise because they are walking, running and playing with their dogs.

Your dog can keep you from being lonely, and becoming depressed. She is also a great social tool. All you have to do is visit a dog park with her and see what I mean. You will meet other dog lovers and enjoy sharing stories about your dogs. That can lead to new friendships.

All of these things contribute to better health for you.

That is a wonderful gift from your dog! And don't you want that to last a long time? The longer you have her, the longer she contributes to your health.

Well, turnaround is fair play. In order to have your dog with you for a long time, increase her lifespan, and add to the quality of her life, you need to learn about proper nutrition for her.

Just what can you feed her in order to have her with you for as long as possible?

The natural raw diet is the diet that nature intended for your dog. Raw meats, raw bones, raw vegetables and fruits is the perfect diet. If you are not currently feeding your dog the raw diet, there are ways that you can educate yourself about it. The raw ingredients need to be mixed in the correct percentages. It is not hard to do and there are some good books on the market to help you.

And that reminds me, I need to make veggies for my girls today. I will blend carrots, a sweet potato, yellow squash, collard greens, broccoli, and a banana. I'll package all that into packages that will be enough for a couple of days each, and then put them in the freezer until needed. I won't have to make veggies for another month.

Do yourself and your dog a favor and learn how to put the diet together.

Good health to you and your dog

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