Dogs and Cats

There is no “driver’s license” for owning a dog or cat. Our pets are our best friends, but many owners do not take the time to truly understand:

• The nature of the animal, including breed-specific traits.
• Nutrition appropriate to age, activity level, and training.
• Exercise suitable for different life stages, performance demands, and recovery after injury.

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Dogs, for instance, are not able to express themselves verbally — and, as we know, they have no advocate.
If an owner wishes to take a two-hour walk and the dog simply follows along, few stop to consider whether that is reasonable for the dog’s size, age, or condition.

For many dogs, the result is the gradual onset of stiffness and pain.

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If you have a performance animal, it is important to acquire some basic knowledge of muscle physiology — understanding how to strengthen the body properly.

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Human athletes are constantly monitored and treated to achieve the best possible performance while avoiding injury — and there is much we can learn from that approach.