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Daily care

Exercise

In short

Exercise keeps a cat or dog fit and stimulated. RSPCA (UK) advice for dogs and for cats is quoted below. It does not give a length of time.

Key points

  • RSPCA (UK) recommends that dogs get exercise at least once a day, unless your vet recommends otherwise.
  • How much exercise your own pet needs depends on the animal. Consult your vet.

Dogs

RSPCA (UK) recommends, for dogs:

Aim to take them out at least once a day to keep them fit, active and stimulated (unless your vet recommends otherwise).
Understanding Your Dog's Behaviour

RSPCA (UK) recommends, for dogs:

Exercise – give your dog access to an appropriate place where they can exercise at least once a day.

RSPCA (UK) qualifies its daily-exercise advice for dogs (quoted above): "unless your vet recommends otherwise".

Creating a Good Home For Your Dog

RSPCA (UK) says, about dogs,

Intellectual stimulation – mental stimulation is equally important as physical exercise for keeping your dog happy and healthy.
Creating a Good Home For Your Dog

Cats

RSPCA (UK) recommends, for cats:

Make sure they have plenty of things to do, with enough space to exercise, climb and play. Indoor cats need more to keep them entertained.
Creating a Good Home for Cats

These are general statements from the organisations named above, not advice for your pet. For anything about your own cat or dog, consult your vet.

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