Not exact matches
As a result of boredom, lack of
mental and physical stimulation and unseen stress from a less that favorable household situation cats can become obese, develop behavioral problems such as scratching, litterbox issues, aggression
and medical conditions
including obsessive disorders, skin problems, gastrointestinal problems
and urinary tract disease.
A routine visit
including mental and physical stimulation, along with social interactions
and exposure to a variety of environments does wonders for your pet!
Topics
include identifying
and understanding body language; canine, feline
and avian behavior; basic nutrition
and hygiene; creating
mental and physical stimulation; building relationships with your clients» pets; personal
and home owner safety; creating
and maintaining schedules; walking a dog calmly on - leash; building clientele;
and much more.
These may
include increasing your pet's
mental stimulation through play or
physical exercise, behavior modification techniques
and the use of behavior tools such as Gentle Leader Headcollars, calming shirts or pheromone usage.
In addition to long daily walks, this breed does very well when given training for various dog sports
including fly ball, disc dog, agility
and obedience — this training provides valuable
mental and physical stimulation the keeps the dog in shape.
I accept that all cats have different needs than I do -
and those needs
include mental and physical stimulation (such as vertical space
and play with interactive toys), appropriate outlets for normal feline behaviors (such as multiple litter boxes
and scratching posts)
and positive interactions with people (but as research has shown, in order to be positive, the interaction almost always needs to happen on the cat's terms).
Huskies are very high energy
and do require an active lifestyle that
includes both
mental and physical stimulation.
At Minnesota Veterinary Hospital, we strive to cater to your pet's individual needs
including extra outdoor time, Well balanced meals, administering medications
and providing both
mental and physical stimulation.
Additional benefits can
include physical participation for you,
mental stimulation for your pet,
and greater bonding between the two of you.