Pet Appreciation Week: Ways to Celebrate Your Pet!

Pet Appreciation Week is the perfect time to think about just how important pets are. Our furry friends offer unconditional love, help relieve tension, and even get us up to exercise! Looking for ways to celebrate your pet? Keep reading for ideas.

How to show your dog appreciation:

• Extend his walk by 10-15 minutes. Not only will he love the extra attention, but you'll get some added exercise!
  
• Give her a massage. This might sound strange, but sometimes dogs need to be pampered too! Click here for tips and techniques from Modern Dog Magazine.
  
• Find a local dog park. Socializing is very important for pups. Two dog parks near Berkeley Heights include South Mountain Dog Park and Lewis Morris Dog Park.

How to show your cat appreciation:

• Give him a good brush. Use a good grooming brush, which serves as a massage and offers hairball prevention. Do this for a few minutes every day.
  
• Invest in a laser pointer. Cats love chasing the laser beam around! Plus, it's good exercise for your favorite feline. Just be sure to avoid shining it into her eyes.
  
• Pick up a scratching post. Scratching posts offer a number of benefits to your cat, including stress relief and claw maintenance. It's also a smart way to protect your furniture. 

Whatever you choose to do, make sure your pet feels loved -- during Pet Appreciation Week and every week. After all, pets bring us health and happiness every day!

Don't forget to schedule your pet's next veterinary appointment with Berkeley Heights Animal Hospital. Call us today to make an appointment: 908-464-0023. We're on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube too!