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Health is cumulative. This is great news. It means that consistency is much more important than intensity when it comes to maintaining your dog's longevity. No need for long distances, high speeds, deprivation diets, or drastic behaviors. Keep your pup around for 15+ years by adopting a balanced wellness approach that includes movement, proper nutrition, minimizing toxins, socialization, and love.
In Stretch Your Dog Healthy I discuss movement options for your hound including stretching, massage, acupressure, and Fido-robics. I also touch on ways to keep Spot clean inside and out with a preventative approach and thus avoid "dirty dog syndrome". I cannot stress enough how vital movement is to your dog's wellbeing. Movement is how the body heals. Toxin flushing, proper circulation, oxygenation of the muscle tissue, joint hydration, and balance of the nervous and energetic systems all result from getting your mutt moving. Even if you have a couch canine, a gentle, daily stretching routine will provide your pup with a systemic boost. It really does not have to be all that complicated.
Jason Wright
The Wednesday Letters
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