How much exercise is needed for a dog’s health? Human health is closely related to the amount of exercise. There was enough exercise during school days, but when you are thirty, forty, or fifty years old, it is not easy to maintain an appropriate amount of exercise. Many people know that appropriate dietary choices are the key to maintaining health, but appropriate exercise programs and sufficient exercise are indispensable for long-term maintenance of physical and mental health.

The long-term health of dogs is also absolutely related to the appropriate amount of activity. Especially for dogs after 8 years old, systemic problems will gradually emerge. In other words, it can activate the muscles, ligaments, joints and bones of the whole body, and can also stimulate the blood circulation of the digestive tract, maintain a relatively normal and stable operation of the digestive tract, and avoid problems such as flatulence, indigestion, and constipation.

If most of the dog’s living area is outdoors and there is enough space to exercise, such as an area of ​​more than 100 square meters, then the living environment must be enough for the dog to exercise, and the owner does not have to worry. The dog does not get enough exercise.

The more exercise and the greater the intensity, the better?

In fact, improper or excessive exercise is very harmful to dogs, because it can easily cause Bone diseases or muscle pain in dogs. As for puppies, before they are mature, excessive exercise can lead to abnormal joint development. Some dogs have genetic problems such as hip dysplasia or knee joint displacement. Excessive or Improper exercise will make them suffer long-term pain.

What are the adverse consequences of insufficient exercise? Like us, lack of exercise and pampering can easily lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other problems. Obesity also places a greater strain on joints and spine. Even dogs with abnormal joint development or arthritis still need appropriate exercise to help move the joints, promote the growth of synovial fluid, and prevent stiffness.

There is also a problem that many people worry about. Dogs are too energetic and have no way to vent. When they are bored, they will find a way on their own. The first choice is definitely destructive behavior. Except for some dogs caused by anxiety Yes, many dogs’ house-breaking behavior is due to boredom.

The small and medium-sized dogs we are familiar with actually require no less exercise than large dogs. For example, terriers, although they are not large in size, have no less energy than Labradors and golden retrievers. That’s why I couldn’t release my energy and chose to dig holes. There is also something to do with their age. A 10-year-old golden retriever and a 2-year-old golden retriever obviously require different amounts of exercise. Older dogs need multiple exercises in a short period of time.

Many owners’ understanding of exercise is still limited to simple physical exercises such as running and throwing balls. However, in fact, pure physical exercise cannot meet the needs of dogs and may even affect the health of the animals. , especially those who don’t have time to walk their dogs on weekdays and suddenly take their dogs for a marathon on weekends.

When animals are excited, their bodies secrete adrenaline, and the kidneysThe adrenal glands secrete cortisol, and long-term, high-intensity physical exercise will cause dogs to continue to secrete cortisol. This can lead to polysaccharidosis, diarrhea, and weakened immune system activity. For puppies, excessive cortisol secretion can damage the hippocampus, affect learning ability, and brain development.

As long as conditions permit and safety is ensured, allowing the dog to sniff and explore freely for half an hour to an hour every day is obviously better than simply dragging the dog to run 10 kilometers or running rampant1 Hours are of high quality.