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Five Simple Ways to Enjoy Time with Your Dog

You do not need a new purchase to give your dog a pleasant day. Choose activities that suit its comfort and interests.

  1. Gentle care. Keep grooming comfortable and suited to your dog’s coat and needs.
  2. A suitable reward. Choose food your dog can safely eat and include it in daily intake. “Natural” does not establish that a chew is safe.
  3. Play. Reuse a favorite undamaged toy, with supervision.
  4. A comfortable resting place. Clean existing bedding or choose an appropriate replacement when needed. A bed is not a treatment for unexplained joint pain.
  5. A manageable outing. Take a comfortable walk or play indoors when weather or footing makes an outing unsuitable. Boots do not guarantee traction on ice.

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