PLAY IDEAS TO KEEP YOUR PET ACTIVE AND ALERT
There are various activities that owners can do to keep their beloved furry babies fit
THE ongoing health crisis has turned life upside down, and pets feel it too. They may be getting some extra affection as pet parents stay home, but their activity time, especially outdoors, has taken a turn for the worse.
As a pet parent, you can easily make up for this by devising fun games to keep them playful and active, suggests Anushka Iyer, who spearheads Wiggles.in, a pet healthcare brand.
BUBBLE FUN
Get a bubble maker from the local store, if possible, or turn a wire into a bubble ring. Take some soapy water and blow bubbles into your pet’s direction. Watch the fun as your furry goof-ball will try to chase them. If your pets happen to celebrate their birthday amid the lockdown, get a dozen balloons, blow them up and let your pet pop them while you enjoy the fun.
PLAY FETCH
All pets love to fetch almost anything and everything. You can have fun throwing a tennis ball, a bundled-up rag cloth, a frisbee or even a football. Your furry friends will show agility and prowess and get it back to you for another round, all happy to make you throw it once again. The running around will give them much needed physical exercise and keep them alert and active.
GO ON LONG WALKS
All pets love their walks where they get to sniff the different smells and mark their territory. Go for short walks twice in a day, if possible, but closer to your home. Choose walk times when you come across a few people, so early mornings or late evenings work just fine.
DEVISE OBSTACLE GAMES TO BOOST THEIR AGILITY
Pets love to jump over any obstacles in their path. You can set up household items like bottles, or boxes or even toilet paper as hurdles and keep adding levels to check their agility. If you have treats on the other end, your pets will try all things possible to gobble them up and, in the bargain, have fun jumping.
SPLASHING IN THE SWIMMING POOL
Splashing in the pool is fun for your pets as long as they have you to cheer them and play with. Besides, it is a good workout for both of you in the summer. If the pool has regular chlorine levels, then it is absolutely safe for your pet. Swimming helps with muscle training and is also an excellent cardio workout for dogs.
DIY TOYS AND PUZZLES
Get your hands on a chew toy from an online pet store or even a pet shop closer home. A kong is a toy in which you can put in treats and give it to your pets to keep them