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D o g E x e r c i s e Most dogs should get 60-90 min daily Avoid exercise in the ho est part of the day. Stay off hot pavement (it can burn their pads) and provide plenty of water. There are special shoes made for dogs, like Mu luks® dog boots (www.mu luks.com) to protect their feet. Dogs eliminate body heat by pan ng (they have some sweat glands in the footpads which help with heat dissipa on, but only minimally.) When pan ng isn't enough, their body temperature rises. This can be fatal if not corrected quickly. Their core temperature should remain under 103 degrees (normal res ng core temperature is 100F-102F). Consider age and health challenges before embarking on an exercise plan! Walking: pavement gets burning hot. Stay on grass or get boo es. Running: Don't overheat, take water, protect the feet and avoid being in the ho est part of the day. Biking: helpful to a ach a Springer to the bike. The leash a aches to the Springer which has a coil spring designed to absorb and reduce the force of the dog's sudden tugs, helping the rider keep balance and preven ng the dog from pulling the bike over. Swimming: Supervise always and teach how to find the stairs. Agility training: great for giving smart dogs lots of mental challenge. Clicker training: also great mental challenge Fetching: toys (balls or frisbee) Boomer Ball® and the Best Ball®, are made for soccer- style play. Laser light tag Bubble chasing Hide and seek: with you or toys. Build a Tunnel or Maze: – Using cardboard boxes or sheets and chairs with twists and turns. Let your dog follow you, then you both have fun! Dog Parks Doggie day care Pet si er Mind toys: include KONG toys® and Busy Buddies® (food stuffed and the pet has to get to the food). C a t E x e r c i s e As predators, cats naturally sleep a lot, but they have bursts of ac vity. They are more like sprinters, not marathon runners. Exercise ideas include: Climbing and perching posts Scratching posts Interac ve toys: (where a small meal of freeze dried raw is stuffed inside, requiring the cat to roll and manipulate the toy to get the food) Abby's Magazine - Volume 5 Issue 1| Page 25