PET CARE
3 New Years Resolutions
Whether you’ve created a list of resolutions for the New Year, or have decided to forego it altogether, these five habits have physical and mental health benefits for both you and your furry friend.
1. Daily Walk
According to U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, adults should get 150 minutes of moderate to intense active time every week. By taking your dog for a 30 minute walk every day, you’re getting a moderate workout and great bonding time.
2. Cuddle Time
Spending time with pets has been proven to lower the amount of cortisol in the body, reducing stress. Furthermore, it increases the amount of serotonin in the system which helps one feel relaxed and at peace.
3. Outdoor Time
Perhaps your family enjoys going outside for things like camping, fishing or hiking. This year, try including the family pet! Dogs can love an adventure just as much as humans.
These are just a few ideas to help spend more time with your pet in the coming year. Whatever you do, the most important thing is to spend time together and make sure you and your pet practice an active, healthy lifestyle together.
Looking for more ways to protect your pup? Consider investing in a dog insurance policy.
Protect your Pets
Nothing in this article should be construed as financial, legal or veterinary advice. Please consult your own advisors for questions relating to your and your pet’s specific circumstances.
1 Pet Insurance offered by MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC is underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company (“IAIC”), a Delaware insurance company, headquartered at 485 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10022, and Metropolitan General Insurance Company (“MetGen”), a Rhode Island insurance company, headquartered at 700 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, in those states where MetGen’s policies are available. MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC is the policy administrator authorized by IAIC and MetGen to offer and administer pet insurance policies. MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC was previously known as PetFirst Healthcare, LLC and in some states continues to operate under that name pending approval of its application for a name change. The entity may operate under an alternate, assumed, and/or fictitious name in certain jurisdictions as approved, including MetLife Pet Insurance Services LLC (New York and Minnesota), MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions Agency LLC (Illinois), and such other alternate, assumed, or fictitious names approved by certain jurisdictions.
2 Provided all terms of the policy are met. Application is subject to underwriting review and approval. Like most insurance policies, insurance policies issued by IAIC and MetGen contain certain deductibles, co-insurance, exclusions, exceptions, reductions, limitations, and terms for keeping them in force. For costs, complete details of coverage and exclusions, and a listing of approved states, please contact MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC.