Sentences with phrase «increase physical and mental stimulation»

Rabbits can also be supplied with commercially sold rabbit toys or other forms of enrichment to increase physical and mental stimulation while in their hutches.

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You need to increase your pet's mental stimulation and physical exercise to help your pet lose weight.

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.

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.

Additionally, drastic increases in mental and physical stimulation can help.

PupPod is a new way to have fun with your dog, keep them busy, and provide canine health benefits such as increased mental stimulation, more physical activity, improved digestion, reduced bloating, reduced separation anxiety, and reduced behavioral issues.

In this setting, playlist therapy is used to increase physical, mental, social, and emotional functioning in geriatric populations and provide intellectual stimulation to improve the residents» quality of life.