5 Ways to Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day

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1. Praise them.

That’s right, it’s simple. Shower your canine or feline friend with nice words and gestures. For example, by petting them and using your friendliest tone. You don’t need a lot of money or time to give your dog or cat the gift of praise. In fact, studies show that our dog’s reward pathways in the brain are activated

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1. Praise them.

when we use kind, approving words In other words, your dog recognizes and appreciates your appreciation.

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2. Spend quality time together.

There is good evidence to support the claim that your furry friend loves each moment they get to share with you. So why not sit back, cuddle up and watch Netflix together? Or if you want to take a more active approach, take your dog to their favorite outdoor area and let them enjoy an extra round of their favorite game.

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2. Spend quality time together.

For cats, go for a playful belly rub (if they allow you of course) or use toys to engage them in active play. Extra cuddle time will also do just fine.

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3. Upgrade your pet’s toys and safety gear.

Take stock of your dog or cat’s accessories, toys and safety equipment. Is everything in good condition? Still being used? Or is it perhaps time for an upgrade? Finding a new, stimulating toy for your dog or cat might be just the thing to brighten their day on National Love Your Pet Day.

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4. Treat your pet to some new healthy foods.

Your dog or cat might be growing bored of their standard diet – so in honor of this day, why not feed your four-legged friend something special? Not just extra pet treats, which can often be unhealthy and play a part in pets becoming overweight. Instead of feeding processed treats, see if your dog likes banana, blueberries, or any of these dog-friendly healthy vegetables.

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4. Treat your pet to some new healthy foods.

For cats, plain cooked salmon or cooked eggs might be more up their alley. Or, you can try your hand at making homemade treats!

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5. Use your imagination.

This list of ways to celebrate your furry friend could be unlimited – in fact, it’s only limited by our imagination. Ask yourself: What does my dog or cat love most? This might already give you some ideas for things to do on National Love Your Pet Day (or any other day).

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