Pet Obesity Revisited

What do you do to help your pet get exercise?

I have a cat that loves to play. Fortunately, he loves to fetch… I know. Mo will bring you toys and when you throw them, he will sprint to pick them up and bring them back. He will also chase toys around until he is tired and dizzy. I use these tendencies to help Massimo exercise.

Massimo also likes to chase butterflies and other bugs at the park. We will take him out and let him run around until he passes out. We have to be careful, he is a cat. He does not obey commands like a dog. The other concern is that he is so fixated on the prize that he does not pay attention to the surroundings. We have to make sure we go to a big green space away from any busy streets. Luckily we have a pocket park in our neighborhood.

The important note, find ways to exercise your animal. If you have a dog, take it for walks, let it run in the park. Cat owners, play with the kitty. Find creative and fun ways to help your animal get exercise. It is the key to good health for humans, it is the key to good health for pets.

So again, what do you do to help your pet exercise?

September 3, 2007 | Filed Under Pet Obesity | 1 Comment

Labor Day Weekend

It has been a good Labor Day Weekend thus far. Last night we had friends over to BBQ and watch college football. It was a good time had by all. Massimo got to have an encounter with the creature that haunts his dreams… a baby. Mo is scared of infant children. He cannot figure them out. It is funny to watch him around babies, he is so timid.

All the friends enjoyed hanging out with the kitty. We brought an extra chair into the living room because Mo has to be in the center of all the action. When he was not being scared by the baby, he was interacting with the crowd like a true showman.

This afternoon, I did a little shopping for Massimo’s birthday. He turns two on September 9th. I browsed the web for pet supplies and found some items for the little man’s special day. I will post birthday pics for your enjoyment later on.

Does anyone else by presents for their pet? Enjoy Labor Day tomorrow.