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Your PetsINDOORS YOUR PETS
WBy Michele Robert Poche • CAT Scan • Fluroscopy • X-ray •
hen it’s rainy or cold outside, you should
bring your cat or dog indoors. Keeping Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy
your furry companion occupied will Providing diagnostic imaging
keep them from getting bored and turning to unwanted at an afforadble price to help
destructive behavior while inside.
your veterinarian treat your pet.
Keep your cat engaged by providing a variety of toys that
they can either play with by themselves or that you can Advanced
play with together. If you have a readily accessible window,
create a perch so that they can watch outside activity. If Veterinary Imaging
that isn’t possible, cat videos are available that imitate the
sounds and movements of the great outdoors. Encourage of the Lehigh Valley
your cat to explore by providing boxes and bags. Another
option is a cat tree that will give your cat the opportunity 244 Fullerton Ave. Whitehall, PA
to climb and view the world from up high. If your cat is advancedveterinaryimaging.com
an outdoor cat, now is the time to train them to use an
indoor litterbox until it is safe to go outside.
Dogs also need exercise and stimulation when the weather
forces them indoors. A garage or a large hallway can provide
space for a game of fetch or tug‑o‑war. If you have stairs, let
them run up and down the stairs for exercise. Play hide and
seek by showing them a favorite toy, hiding it, then teaching
them the command “find.” Set up an obstacle course using
boxes, chairs and other sturdy objects, and teach your dog
to go over, under and through. Rewarding with a treat when
they learn a new trick will provide plenty of incentive. If you
can’t stay home with your dog, there are plenty of options to
choose from, including doggy
daycares and spas or setting up
a playdate with a friend’s dog.
Keeping your dog or cat
active indoors will ensure
they’re safe and healthy no
matter the weather.
Your PetsINDOORS YOUR PETS
WBy Michele Robert Poche • CAT Scan • Fluroscopy • X-ray •
hen it’s rainy or cold outside, you should
bring your cat or dog indoors. Keeping Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy
your furry companion occupied will Providing diagnostic imaging
keep them from getting bored and turning to unwanted at an afforadble price to help
destructive behavior while inside.
your veterinarian treat your pet.
Keep your cat engaged by providing a variety of toys that
they can either play with by themselves or that you can Advanced
play with together. If you have a readily accessible window,
create a perch so that they can watch outside activity. If Veterinary Imaging
that isn’t possible, cat videos are available that imitate the
sounds and movements of the great outdoors. Encourage of the Lehigh Valley
your cat to explore by providing boxes and bags. Another
option is a cat tree that will give your cat the opportunity 244 Fullerton Ave. Whitehall, PA
to climb and view the world from up high. If your cat is advancedveterinaryimaging.com
an outdoor cat, now is the time to train them to use an
indoor litterbox until it is safe to go outside.
Dogs also need exercise and stimulation when the weather
forces them indoors. A garage or a large hallway can provide
space for a game of fetch or tug‑o‑war. If you have stairs, let
them run up and down the stairs for exercise. Play hide and
seek by showing them a favorite toy, hiding it, then teaching
them the command “find.” Set up an obstacle course using
boxes, chairs and other sturdy objects, and teach your dog
to go over, under and through. Rewarding with a treat when
they learn a new trick will provide plenty of incentive. If you
can’t stay home with your dog, there are plenty of options to
choose from, including doggy
daycares and spas or setting up
a playdate with a friend’s dog.
Keeping your dog or cat
active indoors will ensure
they’re safe and healthy no
matter the weather.
