Leaders in animal nutrition and food tracking have come together to help pets and their parents discover shared wellness through walking and natural nutrition.
BURLINGTON, Mass., September 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Some of the most meaningful moments with your dog happen outside on a morning walk or hike to watch the sunset, and the health benefits for pets and dogs their parents should be celebrated. Research shows that just 30 minutes of daily walking with your dog can reduce the human risk of obesity, coronary heart disease and osteoporosis, while allowing for better sleep and reduced levels of loneliness and stress.1 The benefits for your dog are similar: it’s a vital exercise that keeps him active and fit, especially if he’s cooped up indoors. In preparation for National Walk Your Dog Week (October 1-7), Pet Wellness Businessleader in pet nutrition for over 25 years, today announced a collaboration with the #1 nutrition and food tracking app. MyFitnessPal which encourages pet parents to get out and follow in their footsteps with their furry friend ahead of the week-long celebration.
To celebrate National Walk Your Dog Week and the role walks play in the lives of pets and their parents, Wellness Pet is sponsoring a raffle where one lucky pet parent will have the chance to win a stash of Wellness products Free pets for your dog. power future walks, a one-year premium subscription to MyFitnessPal (currently available to consumers at $79.99/year) and a $150.00 Visa gift card. Pet parents can enter to win between October 1-7 by liking, commenting, and tagging a friend on Wellness Pet’s 10/1 Instagram post and following Wellness Pet and MyFitnessPal. To learn more, visit www.wellnesspetfood.com/NationalWalkYourDogWeek2023. To start recording your dog’s walks now, MyFitnessPal and Wellness Pet are offering 30 days of free MyFitnessPal Premium access. Visit www.wellnesspet.myfitnesspal.com/ to chat and start connecting today.
Together, as two companies whose foundations are built on the importance of wellness and nutrition, Wellness Pet and MyFitnessPal help pet parents and their dogs incorporate healthier activities like walking into their daily routine. According to MyFitnessPal, on average, 6 million dog walks are logged on the app each year, and users who have logged a dog walk typically log 1.5 to 2 times more exercise than the average friendless person at four legs. As MyFitnessPal users track their food and exercise activities, personalized nutritional information provides them with the tools and knowledge they need to adopt healthy lifestyle habits, while Wellness Pet’s natural pet food, which includes added vitamins, minerals and taurine, plus treats make meals more delicious and nutritious. for pets.
“In addition to nutritious meals and healthy treats, physical activity is essential to your dog’s overall health, and daily walks are a great way to meet these needs,” Dr. Danielle Bernal, global veterinarian at Wellness Pet Company. “Just like us humans, pets feel better when they eat well and stay active, which makes walks a fantastic way to spend more quality time together while doing something good for your body With the World’s Largest Pet Walk and National Walk Your Dog Week nearby, Wellness Pet and MyFitnessPal encourage pet owners to get outside with their dogs now and maintain those healthy habits throughout the year.
“Walking your dog is one of the most sustainable forms of physical activity that benefits you and your beloved companion, and times like National Walk Your Dog Week are all the more reason to get out and start to walk together,” said Stephanie Nelson, MS, RD. and MyFitnessPal in-house dietitian. “Naturally, dog parents can take more steps and move for longer periods of time, making them more likely to achieve their fitness goals. By tracking your habits and steps through MyFitnessPal, you can easily review and celebrate the progress you make with your dog by your side as you pursue a happy, healthy lifestyle together.
Whether you’re an avid walker or want to freshen up your routine, Dr. Bernal shares tips for keeping your four-legged friends as healthy and happy as possible on their next outing:
- Aim for 30-minute walks about five times a week, but make sure the intensity is right for your dog. Young puppies may love a morning jog, but older dogs may prefer a gentle walk to stop and sniff. This is the ideal outing to keep them in good physical and mental health.
- Be a responsible dog walker, especially with changing weather conditions. Don’t forget a plastic bag and a portable water bottle when traveling.
- Give your dog a quick energy boost and encourage good behavior on walks with treats, such as Well-being® A rewarding life®. For older dogs or larger breeds who may be slower to start their walk, Well-being® Move health supplements can help support joint and hip health.
- Walks are a great way to encourage dog socialization. If they feel comfortable, take advantage of new opportunities to hang out with other four-legged friends and their parents, like 6 from Pet Partners.th annual The world’s largest pet walk on September 23.
About Wellness Pet Company: Wellness Pet Company’s mission is to realize a shared life of wellness between pets and the next generation of pet parents with a foundation of premium natural nutrition. We are committed to doing things the right way, never the easy way, by developing natural recipes for pet foods and treats, as well as daily supplements, carefully selected and prepared with care. Through our products and our people, we strive to improve the human experience and promote the mutually beneficial relationship between people and pets. To learn more about Well-being® pet food and treats, visit www.wellnesspetfood.com And Facebook.com/WellnessPetFoodand find well-being on Instagram, Tic TacAnd Twitter: @wellnesspetfood.
About MyFitnessPal: MyFitnessPal is the world’s #1 nutrition and food tracking app to achieve health goals. Since 2005, MyFitnessPal has enabled more than 200 million users in over 120 countries to log their food intake, record their physical activity and weight, track their wellness habits and achieve their goals health and fitness. As one of the world’s most trusted and leading nutrition resources, MyFitnessPal’s mission is to drive powerful nutrition and wellness change in members by empowering them to succeed on their own terms with personalized, data-driven insights, guidance and unwavering support. With one of the world’s largest food databases of over 18 million foods, access to over 500 recipes, 50+ workout programs, 80 exercise demonstrations and 35+ fitness partners connected, MyFitnessPal provides users with tools for positive, healthy change. The MyFitnessPal app is available on the App store And Google game store. To learn more, visit www.myfitnesspal.com or follow MyFitnessPal on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tic Tac And Twitter.
1Tahir TakMD, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Health System, Without hesitation: dogs are good for your health, May 2023
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