4 Sure Ways to Boost Your Pet’s Moods

Have you noticed your pet’s mood seems blue these days? Are you trying to find ways to boost the

mood of your dog? There are a few things you can do to help your dog’s mood go from down in the

dumps to bright and full of sunshine. Experienced dog owners know by now that the mood of your pet

does range from being content, happy, cheerful, extremely ecstatic, miserable, unhappy, depressed or

very unhappy. The important thing to remember is that keeping the mood of your pet stable and more

on the happy rather than the blue side is essential.

Grooming
Do you groom your dog regularly? For most furry pals, grooming is essential and the root cause of your

pet’s bad mood may all boil down to fulfilling his grooming needs. This includes cutting nails, brushing

his hair and cleaning his teeth regularly.

Health

When you notice a change in the mood of your dog, make sure that you rule out issues that pertain to

health. To do this, you will need to see the veterinarian and get a check-up. Once you are assured that

your pet has a clean bill of health, you can begin focusing on other possible issues that may be causing

the change in the mood of your pet.

Food

If you have changed the diet of your dog recently and noticed a subsequent change in mood, the type of

food you are serving your pet may be the culprit. You may revert back to the previous meals you have

been serving your dog and this may be just the thing that will help your pet’s mood go back to normal.

On the other hand, if you have not altered his food in any way and still notice a mood change, you might

want to consult with a vet with regards to the vitamin and nutrition needs of your four-legged friend.

Toys

One method of helping your pet’s mood remain stable is to provide yourcanine with the

appropriate toys. It is not important to get toys that cost above and beyond your budget. Sometimes, a

pair of socks will do. A ball of yarn, for example, will be able to keep your pet cat occupied and happy for

hours. In addition to providing your pet with toys, making sure to play with him or her for a minimum of

half an hour each day is a good idea as well. This boosts the mood of your pet tremendously, as you will

most likely see first-hand.