Sentences with phrase «encouraging physical and mental stimulation»

Its strategic opening allows dry food to fall out at a healthy pace while encouraging physical and mental stimulation.

PETMATE — DIGGIN» DINER 2 CUP (Top Choice) Designed to slow pets» intake of food for a fun and healthy way of eating, the Diggin» Diner 2 Cup has a strategic opening that allows dry food to fall out at a healthy pace while encouraging physical and mental stimulation.

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Interaction is one of the key plusses toys offer, along with helping to prevent boredom and to encourage mental and physical stimulation in dogs, says Johnson.

Activity through play is most effective with obese cats as, in addition to burning calories, it increases muscle mass, increases resting metabolic rate, improves mobility and mental stimulation, and often improves the cat — owner bond.10 Owners should be encouraged to increase their cat's activity level at home gradually, based on its needs, starting with 5 to 10 minutes per day of low - intensity activities for sedentary pets (e.g., walking).22 Creativity in activities, such as incorporating food - dispensing toys, placing meals in different parts of the house, and using interactive toys, laser pointers, and electronic mice can also be helpful with a long - term weight loss program.22 Any increase in physical activity is likely beneficial for a cat of any weight.

The Pickle Pocket encourages play and provides hours of mental stimulation and physical activity, preventing destructive boredom behaviors.

Remember, mental stimulation is as important as physical: Add adult canine toys and chews to your dog's favorite puppy ones (if any have survived) to encourage solitary and group play.

Interactive toys and puzzles, which encourage mental and physical stimulation, is a category with legs — it's only going to continue to exert an influence over product development.